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**Ronan Kelly** · February 3, 2012, 06:12 AM

Re: Germany 2012 Weekly reports from the Robert Koch Institute

Week 4 (21/01/2012 to 27/01/2012)
Summary assessment of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory disease (ARE) is the nation in the 4th KW 2012 compared to last week remained stable. The value of the index is in all practice areas and AGI nationwide in
the background activity. The values of the ARE consultation incidence in the age groups of children
increased to 14 years in the second week in a row, in all other age groups have remained stable or declined.
In the NRZ were in the 4th 2012 KW at 61 sentinel samples submitted six influenza A (H3N2) viruses
demonstrated. The positive rate was 10% with a confidence range from 4% to 20%. The examination of the samples to RS virus in five samples yielded positive results.
For the 4th Reporting week in 2012 were 23 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases to the Robert Koch Institute
transmitted. These were five cases of influenza A (H3N2), 15 cases of non subtypisierte
Influenza A, two cases of influenza B infection and a non-differentiated influenza A or B according to case (data as of 31.01.2012).

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Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (Infection Protection Act)
For the 4th Reporting week (MW) in 2012 have so far been laboratory-confirmed 23 clinical cases of influenza
sent to the RKI: five cases of influenza A (H3N2), 15 cases of influenza A subtypisierte not, two
Cases of influenza B infection, as well as a non-differentiated influenza A or B according to case. For three patients with influenza A infection, two patients with influenza A (H3N2) infection and two patients with
Influenza B infection was transmitted to the information that they were hospitalized.
Since the 40th MW 2011 were a total of 229 clinical and laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza
The RKI sent: 168 (73%) cases of influenza A (including 33 influenza A (H3N2) and evidence
nine influenza A (H1N1) pdm09-proof), 37 (16%) influenza B cases and 24 (11%) cases in which
the evidence was not differentiated by influenza A or B. So far, a total of 73 patients
hospitalized with influenza infection, including 53 (73%) infections with influenza A, 15 (21%) influenza
B infection and five (7%) infections, where the evidence is not differentiated by A or B
was. Influenza-related deaths have not been sent. The distribution of cases by influenza type and MW is shown in Table 3 (data as of 01.31.2012).

https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2011_2012/2012-04.pdf

**Ronan Kelly** · February 9, 2012, 07:43 PM

Re: Germany 2012 Weekly reports from the Robert Koch Institute

Calendar Week 5 (01/28/2012 to 02/03/2012)
Summary assessment of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory disease (ARE) is the nation in the 5th KW 2012 increased compared to last week. The practical value of the index lies in the AGI-region of Brandenburg / Berlin in the slightly raised area in all other regions and nationally AGI but still in the background activity. The values of the ARE-consultation, a total incidence also increased slightly.
In the NRZ was in the 5th 2012 KW at 64 sentinel samples submitted ten (16%) positive influenza samples, nine of the patients had influenza A (H3N2) - and one influenza B infection. The positive rate of 16% has a confidence range of 8 to 27%. The examination of the samples to RS virus
resulted in four (6%) specimens yielded positive results.
For the 5th Reporting week in 2012, 52 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases to the Robert Koch Institute
transmitted. These were six cases of influenza A (H3N2), a case of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, 32 not subtyped cases of influenza A, five cases of influenza B infection, and eight not differentiated according to A or B influenza cases (data 07/02/2012).

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Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (Infection Protection Act)
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For eight patients with influenza infection, the information was communicated that they were hospitalized, five influenza A infections not subtypisierte, an influenza A (H3N2) infection, an influenza B infection and an infection in which the evidence is not influenza was differentiated by A or B.
Since the 40th MW 2011 were a total of 311 clinical and laboratory-confirmed influenza cases in the RKI, transmitted at 85 (27%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized. Influenza-related deaths have not been sent. The distribution of cases by influenza type and MW is in Table 3 shown (data from 07/02/2012).
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https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2011_2012/2012-05.pdf

**Ronan Kelly** · February 17, 2012, 06:59 AM

Re: Germany 2012 Weekly reports from the Robert Koch Institute

Week 6 (02/04/2012 to 10/02/2012)
Summary assessment of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory disease (ARE) is the nation in the 6th KW 2012 compared to last week
increased. The values of the index are in the practice of AGI large regions south, center (west) and
Slightly raised area in the east, in the AGI Greater Region North (West) continues in the area of
Background activity. The values of the ARE-consultation, a total incidence has increased as well.
In the NRZ were in the 6th 2012 KW at 67 sentinel samples sent 14 samples positive for influenza
tested (21% confidence interval 11-33%). All 14 were used as evidence subtypisiert influenza A (H3N2).
The proportion of the 40th since the KW 2011 identified in the NRZ influenza A (H3N2) viruses in all
Evidence influenza is 96%. The examination of the samples to RS virus resulted in nine (13%)
Specimens yielded positive results.
For the 6th Reporting week in 2012, 87 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases to the Robert Koch Institute
transmitted. These included 13 cases of influenza A (H3N2), a case of influenza A (H1
N1) pdm09, 49 not subtypisierte cases of influenza A, eleven cases of influenza B infection and 13 non-
to A or B influenza differentiated cases (data as of 14.02.2012).

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Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (Infection Protection Act)
For the 6th Reporting week (MW) in 2012 have so far been laboratory-confirmed 87 clinical cases of influenza
sent to the RKI: 13 cases of influenza A (H3N2), a case of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, 49 not
subtypisierte cases of influenza A, eleven cases of influenza B infection, and 13 not to A or B
differentiated influenza cases. For fifteen patients with influenza infection, such information was provided,
that they were hospitalized: nine non subtypisierte influenza A infection, three influenza
A (H3N2) infection, influenza B infection, and two infections, wherein the influenza detection
was not differentiated according to A or B.
Since the 40th MW 2011 were a total of 433 clinical and laboratory-confirmed influenza cases in the
RKI transmitted, at 105 (24%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized. Influenza-related ToKW
6/2012 Influenza Working Group Robert Koch Institute 4
deaths have not yet been transmitted. The distribution of cases by influenza type and MW is in Table 3
shown (data from 14/02/2012).

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https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2011_2012/2012-06.pdf

**Ronan Kelly** · February 23, 2012, 04:34 PM

Re: Germany 2012 Weekly reports from the Robert Koch Institute

Calendar Week 7 (11.02.2012 until 02.17.2012)
Summary assessment of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory disease (ARE) is the nation in the 7th KW 2012 increased compared to last week. The index values of the practice nationwide and are in the southern regions of AGI large, mid-
(West) and East slightly raised area in the AGI Greater Region North (West) in the Background activity. The values of the ARE-consultation, a total incidence has increased as well.
In the NRZ were in the 7th 2012 KW at 98 sentinel samples sent 29 samples tested positive for influenza (30% confidence interval 21% to 40%). 26 documents were as influenza A (H3N2) subtypisiert evidence and three were identified as influenza B. The analysis of the samples showed RSViren in eight (8%) samples positive results.
For the 7th Reporting week in 2012, 207 clinical and laboratory-confirmed influenza cases in the RKI submitted, including 152 cases of influenza A, influenza B and 29 cases with 26 not to A or B differentiated influenza cases (data as of 02.21.2012).
The slightly increased ARE activity, the positive rate in NRZ (for two weeks over 20%) and the increasing number of entries for Infection Protection Act show that the influenza at the population level Once in Germany, is measurable.

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Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (Infection Protection Act)
For the 7th Reporting week (MW) 2012 207 have so far been submitted clinical-laboratory-confirmed influenza cases to the Robert Koch Institute: 28 cases of influenza A (H3N2), seven cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09,
117 not subtypisierte cases of influenza A, 29 cases of influenza B infection, and 26 not to A or Differentiated B influenza cases. For 32 (15%) patients with influenza infection, the information was communicated that they were hospitalized: 23 non subtypisierte influenza A infections, two influenza
A (H1N1) pdm09 infections, influenza A (H3N2) infection, four influenza B infections, and two infections, the detection of influenza was not differentiated by A or B. For the 7th MW in 2012
was a death case with an influenza A infection transmitted. KW 7/2012 Influenza Working Group Robert Koch Institute 4
Since the 40th MW in 2011, a total of 723 clinical-laboratory-confirmed influenza cases in the RKI transmitted. At 162 (22%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized, one case was as transmitted illness died (see above). The distribution of cases by influenza type and MW is Table 3 is shown (data from 21/02/2012).

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https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2011_2012/2012-07.pdf

**Ronan Kelly** · March 1, 2012, 06:12 AM

Re: Germany 2012 Weekly reports from the Robert Koch Institute

Week 8 (02/18/2012 to 02/24/2012)
Summary assessment of the epidemiological situation
Despite a slight increase in influenza activity in Germany is still "slightly increased" as to evaluate. The values of the index are in the practice of AGI large regions south and center (west) in the moderately elevated range, in the AGI Greater Region North (West), the value of the index in practice, slightly raised area. The values in the AGI-Large East Region are in the range of background activity. The values of the ARE consultation incidence is increased significantly only in the 0-4 year old children.
In the NRZ were in the 8th 2012 KW at 105 sentinel specimens sent 42 samples tested positive for influenza (40%, 29% previous week). The positive rate is the probability again, with an influenza like symptoms will actually be diagnosed as influenza. 35 (83%) of the 42
Evidence was as influenza A (H3N2), two (5%) of the evidence pdm09 as influenza A (H1N1) and five (12%) the evidence was identified as influenza B. The examination of the samples to RS virus resulted in 18 (17%) samples positive results.
For the 8th Reporting week in 2012 have so far been 316 confirmed clinical laboratory diagnosis of influenza cases transmitted to the RKI, with a regard to the types and subtypes similar distribution pattern as in NRZ (data as of 02.28.2012).

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Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (Infection Protection Act)
For the 8th Reporting week (MW) in 2012 have so far been 316 confirmed clinical laboratory diagnosis of influenza cases sent to the RKI: 32 cases of influenza A (H3N2), six cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, 192
subtypisierte no cases of influenza A, 45 cases of influenza B infection and 41 not to A or B differentiated influenza cases. For 69 (22%) patients with influenza infection, the information was communicated that they were hospitalized: 51 is not subtypisierte influenza A infections, influenza
A (H3N2) infection, 13 influenza B infections and four infections in which the influenza detection was not differentiated according to A or B.
Since the 40th MW in 2011, a total of 1174 clinical-laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza the RKI transmitted. At 251 (21%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized.
To date, two clinical-laboratory-confirmed deaths with an influenza infection
transmitted, one of which is associated with an outbreak in a nursing home. Above addition, a further seven clinical-epidemiological confirmed deaths have been disclosed under arose from an outbreak in another nursing home. The median age of deaths is 90 years, with a span of 4 to 97 years. Information on preventive measures can be taken from the influenza RKI guide for physicians:
The distribution of cases by influenza type and MW is shown in Table 4 (data as of 28.02.2012).
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https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2011_2012/2012-08.pdf

**Ronan Kelly** · March 8, 2012, 04:28 PM

Re: Germany 2012 Weekly reports from the Robert Koch Institute

Calendar Week 9 (02/25/2012 to 02/03/2012)
Summary assessment of the epidemiological situation
The index values of the practice lie in the South Region in the United AGI moderately elevated area in the AGIGro?regionen East, North (West) and Central (West) in the slightly raised area. The values of
ARE consultation incidence has increased in all age groups compared to the previous week. Overall the influenza activity nationwide continued increases slightly.
In the NRZ were in the 9th 2012 KW at 143 sentinel specimens sent 55 samples tested positive for influenza (38%, 41% previous week). 47 (85%) of the 55 documents were as influenza A (H3N2), one (2%)
Evidence as influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 and seven (13%) were identified as influenza B evidence.
The examination of the samples to RS virus resulted in 14 (10%) specimens yielded positive results.
For the 9th Reporting week in 2012 have so far been 615 confirmed clinical laboratory diagnosis of influenza cases transmitted to the RKI, with a regard to the types and subtypes similar distribution pattern as in NRZ (data as of 03.06.2012).

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Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (Infection Protection Act)
For the 9th Reporting week (MW) in 2012 have so far been 615 confirmed clinical laboratory diagnosis of influenza cases sent to the RKI: 63 cases of influenza A (H3N2), 15 cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, 336
subtypisierte no cases of influenza A, 108 cases of influenza B infection and 93 not to A or B differentiated influenza cases. For 103 (17%) patients with influenza infection, the information was communicated that they were hospitalized: 69 does not subtypisierte influenza A infections, two influenza
A (H3N2) infections, three influenza A (H1N1) infections pdm09, 15 influenza B infections, and 14 infections in which the influenza detection was not differentiated by A or B.
Since the 40th MW in 2011, a total of 2114 clinical-laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza
The RKI transmitted. The distribution of cases by influenza type and MW is shown in Table 4. At 429 (20%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized. So far, three clinical-laboratory- and seven confirmed deaths confirmed by clinical epidemiology of influenza infection in the RKI transmitted (data as of 06.03.2012).
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https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2011_2012/2012-09.pdf

**Ronan Kelly** · March 15, 2012, 05:27 AM

Re: Germany 2012 Weekly reports from the Robert Koch Institute

Week 10 (03.03.2012 until 03.09.2012)
Summary assessment of the epidemiological situation
The values of the index have declined nationwide practice and are in the major regions of the south and AGI Central (West) in the slightly raised area in the AGI major regions north and east (west) in the Region of the background activity. The values of the ARE consultation incidence in all age groups
decreased compared to last week. Overall, influenza activity nationwide is still slightly increased.
In the NRZ was in the 10th 2012 KW at 123 samples, 50 samples submitted Sentinel positive for influenza tested (41%, 40% previous week). 43 (86%) of the 50 documents were as influenza A (H3N2) and seven (14%) were identified as influenza B evidence. The examination of the samples to RS virus
resulted in 19 (15%) samples positive results.
For the 10th Reporting week in 2012 have so far been 769 confirmed clinical laboratory diagnosis of influenza cases transmitted to the RKI, with a regard to the types and subtypes similar distribution pattern as in NRZ (data as of 13.03.2012).
Overall, influenza activity nationwide is still slightly increased.
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Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (Infection Protection Act)
For the 10th Reporting week (MW) in 2012 have so far been 769 confirmed clinical laboratory diagnosis of influenza Cases reported to the RKI: 55 cases of influenza A (H3N2), 9 cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, 397 subtypisierte no cases of influenza A, 172 cases of influenza B infection, and 136 are not to A or B differentiated influenza cases. For 170 (22%) patients with influenza infection, such information was provided, that they were hospitalized: 115 is not subtypisierte influenza A infections, twelve influenza A (H3N2) infections, three influenza A (H1N1) infections pdm09, 19 influenza B infections, and 21 infections where the influenza detection was not differentiated by A or B.
Since the 40th MW in 2011, a total of 3329 clinical laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza The RKI transmitted. The distribution of cases by influenza type and MW is shown in Table 4. At 629 (20%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized. To date, five clinical and laboratory diagnosis
and seven confirmed deaths with clinical and epidemiological influenza infection at the RKI transmitted (data as of 03.13.2012).
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https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2011_2012/2012-10.pdf

**Ronan Kelly** · March 22, 2012, 06:26 PM

Re: Germany 2012 Weekly reports from the Robert Koch Institute

Week 11 (10/03/2012 to 16/03/2012)
Summary assessment of the epidemiological situation
The values of the index has fallen practice nationwide and are located in the southern regions of AGI large and mid-(West) in the slightly raised area in the AGI major regions north and east (west) in the area the background activity. The values of the ARE consultation incidence when compared to last week
in the age groups of children increased to 14 years and over 59 years, in the other age groups decreased.
In the NRZ were in the 11 Calendar week (KW) 2012 at 118 samples submitted Sentinel 48 (41%; unchanged from the previous week) samples tested positive for influenza. 36 (75%) were used as evidence of influenza
A (H3N2), one (2%) as proof of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 and eleven (23%) as evidence of influenza B identified. The examination of the samples to RS virus resulted in 9 (8%) specimens yielded positive results.
For the 11th Reporting week in 2012 have so far been 768 confirmed clinical laboratory diagnosis of influenza cases sent to the RKI (data as of 03.20.2012).
Overall, influenza activity nationwide is still slightly increased. The vertex of the Flu epidemic appears to be over. Due to the positive rate of about 40% for influenza, the probability that a patient is actually sick with flu symptoms typical of influenza continue high.

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Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (Infection Protection Act)
For the 11th Reporting week (MW) in 2012 have so far been 768 confirmed clinical laboratory diagnosis of influenza
Cases reported to the RKI: 88 cases of influenza A (H3N2), eight cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, 428 not subtypisierte cases of influenza A, influenza B, with 143 cases and 101 non-infectious to A differentiated or B influenza cases. For 105 (14%) patients with influenza infection, the information provided that they were hospitalized: 64 not subtypisierte influenza A infections, eight influenza A (H3N2) infection, two influenza A (H1N1) infections pdm09, 22 influenza B infections, and nine infections
where the influenza detection was not differentiated by A or B.
Since the 40th MW in 2011, a total of 4576 clinical-laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza The RKI transmitted. The distribution of cases by influenza type and MW is shown in Table 4. At 821
(18%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized. To date, seven clinical and laboratory diagnosis and eight deaths confirmed clinically, epidemiologically with an influenza infection at the RKI transmitted.
Of the reported cases include 28 in another outbreak in a nursing home with three clinical-laboratory-confirmed and 25 clinical and epidemiological influenza infections, including nine hospitalizations and a clinical-epidemiological confirmed death (data20/03/2012).
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https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2011_2012/2012-11.pdf

**Ronan Kelly** · March 29, 2012, 03:05 PM

Re: Germany 2012 Weekly reports from the Robert Koch Institute

Calendar week 12 (17.03.2012 until 23.03.2012)
Summary assessment of the epidemiological situation
The values of the index are practical for large regions in the AGI-south and east than last week remained stable and in the middle of AGI large regions (west) and north (west) decreased slightly.
Except for the Great Southern region, the values in the 12th KW in the area of background activity.
In the NRZ was in the 12th Calendar week (KW) 2012 at 86 sentinel samples sent in 41 (48%;Previous week: 39%) samples tested positive for influenza. 27 documents were as influenza A (H3N2) and 16 evidence as influenza B were identified in two patient samples, a double infection with influenza
A and B demonstrated. The proportion of influenza B certificates rose steadily over the last three weeks at. The examination of the samples to RS virus resulted in 12 (14%) specimens yielded positive results.
For the 12th Reporting week in 2012 have so far been 760 confirmed clinical laboratory diagnosis of influenza cases sent to the RKI (data as of 27.03.2012).
For the first time since the 5th KW-2012 is the ARE activity nationwide again in the background activity.
The high positive rate for influenza shows that ARE activity (including those below the threshold practice for the index) is clearly influenced by the influenza virus circulation. The probability fact that a patient with flu symptoms typical flu is still high.
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Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (Infection Protection Act)
For the 12th Reporting week (MW) in 2012 have so far been 760 confirmed clinical laboratory diagnosis of influenza Cases reported to the RKI: 67 cases of influenza A (H3N2), ten cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09,
393 not subtypisierte cases of influenza A, 189 cases of influenza B infection and 101 not to A differentiated or B influenza cases. For 117 (15%) patients with influenza infection, the information communicated that they were hospitalized.
Since the 40th MW in 2011, a total of 6015 clinical-laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza the RKI transmitted. The distribution of cases by influenza type and MW is shown in Table 4. In 1054 (18%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized. So far, nine clinical and laboratory diagnosis
and eight deaths confirmed clinically, epidemiologically with an influenza infection at the RKI transmitted.
As already reported last week, some of the cases reported are part of a recent outbreak in a nursing home. According to data as of 3/27/2012 in this outbreak have been 34 cases transmitted, including five clinical-diagnostic laboratory and 29 clinical and epidemiological confirmed cases, including
16 hospitalized and two deaths (one clinical and epidemiological and clinical-laboratory-once confirmed).
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https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2011_2012/2012-12.pdf

**Ronan Kelly** · April 5, 2012, 07:54 AM

Re: Germany 2012 Weekly reports from the Robert Koch Institute

Calendar week 13 (24.03.2012 to 03.30.2012)
Summary assessment of the epidemiological situation
The values of the index are to practice nationwide and in all major regions of AGI compared with last weekdecreased. They lie in the 13th Calendar week (KW) in the background activity.
In the NRZ was in the 13th 2012 KW at 81 sentinel samples sent in 29 (36% last week: 46%) samples tested positive for influenza. 17 documents were as influenza A (H3N2) and 13 as evidence Influenza B identified in a patient sample, a double infection with influenza A and B shown.
The examination of the samples to RS virus resulted in 10 (12%) specimens yielded positive results.
For the 13th Reporting week in 2012 have so far been 573 confirmed clinical laboratory diagnosis of influenza cases sent to the RKI (data as of 04.03.2012).
The relative decline in the previous week, but still elevated at 36% positive rate for influenza demonstrates that ARE activity (including those below the threshold for the practice index) significantly by the influenza virus circulation is characterized. The positive rate indicates the probability that a patient
with typical symptoms of influenza illness is actually influenza.
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Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (Infection Protection Act)
For the 13th Reporting week (MW) in 2012 have so far been 573 confirmed clinical laboratory diagnosis of influenza cases sent to the RKI: 37 cases of influenza A (H3N2), five cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, 235
subtypisierte no cases of influenza A, 200 cases of influenza B infection, and 96 not to A or B differentiated influenza cases. For 117 (20%) patients with influenza infection, such information was provided,
that they were hospitalized.
Since the 40th MW in 2011, a total of 7065 clinical-laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza the RKI transmitted. The distribution of cases by influenza type and MW is shown in Table 4. In 1275 (18%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized. So far, ten clinical-laboratory- and eight deaths confirmed clinically, epidemiologically with an influenza infection at the RKI
transmitted.
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https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2011_2012/2012-13.pdf

**Ronan Kelly** · April 12, 2012, 03:25 PM

Re: Germany 2012 Weekly reports from the Robert Koch Institute

Week 14 (31.03.2012 until 04.06.2012)
Summary assessment of the epidemiological situation
The values of the index are to practice nationwide and in all major regions of AGI compared with last week decreased significantly. They lie in the 14th Calendar week (KW) in the background activity.
In the NRZ was in the 14th 2012 KW at 18 sentinel samples sent in six (33% last week: 37%) Samples tested positive for influenza: four proofs were as influenza A (H3N2) and two proofs identified as influenza B. The examination of the samples to RS virus resulted in none of the samples positive Results.
As part of the notification requirements of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG) were for the 14th Reporting week in 2012 been 307 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases sent to the RKI (data 04/10/2012).
In the majority of other European countries is a decline in activity of acute respiratory and observed influenza-like illnesses.
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Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (Infection Protection Act)
For the 14th Reporting week (MW) in 2012 have so far been 307 confirmed clinical laboratory diagnosis of influenza Cases reported to the RKI: 15 cases of influenza A (H3N2), five cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, 118
subtypisierte no cases of influenza A, 131 cases of influenza B infection, and 38 not to A or B differentiated influenza cases. Thus under the typed influenza viruses, the proportion of influenza B in the reference week, about half (49%). For 90 (29%) patients with influenza infection, the Information submitted that they were hospitalized.
Since the 40th MW in 2011, a total of 7863 clinical-laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza the RKI transmitted. The distribution of cases by influenza type and MW is shown in Table 4. In 1443 (18%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized.
To date, 13 clinical and laboratory diagnosis and clinical-epidemiological eight confirmed deaths communicated with an influenza infection at the Robert Koch Institute (data from 04/10/2012).
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https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2011_2012/2012-14.pdf

**Ronan Kelly** · April 19, 2012, 02:14 PM

Re: Germany 2012 Weekly reports from the Robert Koch Institute

Week 15 (07.04.2012 to 04.13.2012)
Summary assessment of the epidemiological situation
With the influenza weekly report for the 15th KW ends the winter season and thus the weekly reporting cycle.
The incoming data is from week 16 also analyzed weekly and results
updated in the diagrams on the Internet. Reporting is up to the 39th KW per month.
The values of the index are to practice nationwide and in all major regions of AGI compared with last week slightly increased, the incidence of ARE-consultation as a whole declined. The ARE activity is the 15th Calendar week (KW) in the background activity.
In the NRZ was in the 15th 2012 KW at 39 sentinel samples sent in 16 (41% last week: 26%) samples tested positive for influenza. The examination of the samples to RS virus resulted in two samples positive results.
According to the Infection Protection Act (IfSG) were for the 15th Reporting week in 2012 so far 123 clinical and laboratory diagnosis
confirmed influenza cases sent to the RKI (data as of 04.17.2012).
Despite the ARE activity on a seasonal usual, low level, the probability
be with flu symptoms typical of influenza illness in fact to remain high.
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Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (Infection Protection Act)
For the 15th Reporting week (MW) in 2012 have so far been 123 confirmed clinical laboratory diagnosis of influenza cases sent to the RKI: not 8 cases of influenza A (H3N2), 3 cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, 35
subtypisierte cases of influenza A, 64 cases of influenza B infection, and 13 are not differentiated according to A or B
Influenza cases. Thus, under the typed influenza viruses, the proportion of influenza B in the Reference week, more than half (52%). For 36 (29%) patients with influenza infection, the information communicated that they were hospitalized.
Since the 40th MW in 2011, a total of 8273 clinical-laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza the RKI transmitted. The distribution of cases by influenza type and MW is shown in Table 4. At 1540
(19%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized. To date, 14 clinical and laboratory diagnosis and eight deaths confirmed clinically, epidemiologically with an influenza infection reported to the RKI.
Of these 22 deaths, twelve were sent as part of outbreaks, including two outbreaks each with a death in the hospital and three outbreaks of seven, two and a death in nursing homes (data as of 04.17.2012).
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https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2011_2012/2012-15.pdf

**Ronan Kelly** · April 26, 2012, 04:12 PM

Re: Germany 2012 Weekly reports from the Robert Koch Institute

Week 16 (14.04.2012 to 20.04.2012)
Summary assessment of the epidemiological situation
With the influenza weekly report for the 15th Calendar week (KW) ended the winter season (40th week 2011 to 15 KW 2012). The incoming data is analyzed weekly from the 16.KW, reporting should be made monthly. Since the nationwide 16.KW still a significant influenza virus circulation was registered, the weekly reporting will continue until further notice.
The values of the index are to practice nationwide and in all major regions of AGI compared with last week again declined, the incidence of ARE-consultation as a whole remained stable. The ARE activity is the 16th KW in the area of background activity.
In the NRZ was in the 16th 2012 KW at 33 sentinel samples sent in 8 (24% last week: 39%) Samples tested positive for influenza.
According to the Infection Protection Act (IfSG) were for the 16th Reporting week in 2012 so far 153 clinical and laboratory diagnosis confirmed influenza cases sent to the RKI (data as of 04.24.2012).
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Brandenburg reported to date on ARE outbreaks with laboratory-confirmed Influenza infections.
Despite the ARE activity on a seasonal usual, low level, the probability
be with flu symptoms typical of influenza illness in fact to remain high.
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Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (Infection Protection Act)
For the 16th Reporting week (MW) in 2012 have so far been 153 confirmed clinical laboratory diagnosis of influenza cases
sent to the RKI: 22 cases of influenza A (H3N2), 42 cases of influenza A not subtypisierte, 77 Cases of influenza B infection and twelve not to A or B influenza differentiated cases. Thus was under the typed influenza viruses, the proportion of influenza B in the reference week, more than half
(54%). For 41 (27%) patients with influenza infection, the information was transmitted to hospitalized were.
Since the 40th MW in 2011, a total of 8654 clinical-laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza The RKI transmitted. At 1.641 (19%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized. To date, 14 clinical-laboratory-clinical-epidemiological and eight deaths confirmed with an influenza
Infection reported to the RKI (data as of 04.24.2012).
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