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Alternative Title:
Emerg Infect Dis
Personal Author:
Foxwell, A. Ruth ; Roberts, Leslee ; Lokuge, Kamalini ; Kelly, Paul M. ;
Foxwell, A. Ruth ; Roberts, Leslee ; Lokuge, Kamalini ; Kelly, Paul M. ; Less -
Description:
Understanding the dynamics of influenza transmission on international flights is necessary for prioritizing public health response to pandemic incursions. A retrospective cohort study to ascertain in-flight transmission of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 and influenza-like illness (ILI) was undertaken for 2 long-haul flights entering Australia during May 2009. Combined results, including survey responses from 319 (43%) of 738 passengers, showed that 13 (2%) had an ILI in flight and an ILI developed in 32 (5%) passengers during the first week post arrival. Passengers were at 3.6% increased risk of contracting pandemic (H1N1) 2009 if they sat in the same row as or within 2 rows of persons who were symptomatic preflight. A closer exposed zone (2 seats in front, 2 seats behind, and 2 seats either side) increased the risk for postflight disease to 7.7%. Efficiency of contact tracing without compromising the effectiveness of the public health intervention might be improved by limiting the exposed zone.
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Aircraft
Humans
Influenza, Human
Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype
Pandemics
Public Health
Questionnaires
Retrospective Studies
Risk Factors
Seasons
Time Factors
Travel

Source:
Emerg Infect Dis. 17(7):1188-1194. ;
Document Type:
Journal Article ;
Place as Subject:
Australia ;
Collection(s):
Emerging Infectious Diseases
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