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  • #16
    Re: Germany Flu Season 2012-2013 Reports from the Robert Koch Institute

    machine translated;

    Calendar Week 3 (12.01. Till 01.18.2013)
    Summary evaluation of the epidemiological situation
    The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is increased slightly nationwide.
    While the values ​​of Praxis index remained stable compared to last week, increased the values ​​of the
    Consultation incidence among children continues to rise, while slightly in the other age groups declined.
    The National Reference Centre for Influenza (NRZ) were on the 3rd KW 2013 submitted at 173
    82 sentinel specimens positive for influenza (positive rate 47%). In 15 samples, respiratory syncytial viruses are detected.
    For the 3rd Reporting week in 2013 have so far been 593 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases in
    The RKI transmitted (data as of 1/22/2013).

    Acute respiratory disease (ARE)
    The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is the nation in 3rd KW 2013 compared to
    Previous week and remained stable in the range slightly increased activity. While the AGI large regions
    South and Central (West), the background activity is only slightly exceeded, are the
    Index values ​​of the Praxis in the United AGI regions east and north (west), moderately increased (Table 1, Fig 1).
    ...

    Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
    For the 3rd Reporting week (MW) 2013 have so far been 593 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases
    transmitted to the RKI: 209 cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, 36 cases of influenza A (H3N2), 216 cases
    differentiated from non subtypisierter influenza A, 62 cases of influenza B infection and 70 not to A or B
    Influenza cases. For the 3rd MW have been a total of 91 patients hospitalized with influenza infection
    transmitted, including 37 patients with non subtypisierter influenza A, 38 patients with
    Influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, two patients with influenza A (H3N2), eight patients with no to A or B
    differentiated influenza and six patients with influenza B infection (data as of 1/22/2013).
    Since the 40th MW 2012, a total of 2,382 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases in
    The RKI transmitted. The distribution of cases by influenza type and MW is shown in Table 3. at 461
    (19%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized. To date, two clinical laboratory diagnostics
    confirmed deaths sent to an influenza infection to the RKI.

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    • #17
      Re: Germany Flu Season 2012-2013 Reports from the Robert Koch Institute

      Week 4 (19.01. Till 01.25.2013)
      Summary evaluation of the epidemiological situation

      The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) has increased significantly nationwide.
      Both the values ​​of the index as well as the Praxis of consultation incidence values ​​are compared to the previous week increased.
      The National Reference Centre for Influenza (NRZ) were in the 4th KW at 2013 251 submitted 153 sentinel specimens positive for influenza (positive rate 61%). In 15 samples, respiratory syncytial viruses are detected. Since the 40th KW 2013, the Sentinels were 44% of influenza
      A (H1N1) virus pdm09, 39% of influenza A (H3N2) virus and 17% identified influenza B viruses.
      For the 4th Reporting week in 2013 have so far been 1253 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases
      transmitted to the RKI (data 29.01.2013).
      Influenza activity in Germany has increased significantly and the number of hard running Incidence
      increases.

      Acute respiratory disease (ARE)
      The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is the nation in the 4th KW 2013 compared to
      Last week to rise and is whole and in three of the four major regions in AGI significantly increased
      Activity. The activity in the large region south is still in the moderately elevated range (Table 1, Fig 1).
      ...
      Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
      For the 4th Reporting week (MW) 2013 1253 have been laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases
      transmitted to the RKI: 442 cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, 79 cases of influenza A (H3N2),
      384 cases of influenza A not subtypisierter, 137 cases of influenza B infection and 211 not to A
      or differentiated influenza B cases. For the 4th MW data were hospitalized for a total of 144
      Patients with influenza-transmitted infection, including 49 patients with non subtypisierter influenza A, 51
      Patients with influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, six patients with influenza A (H3N2), 14 patients with non-
      differentiated by influenza A or B and 24 patients with an influenza B infection (data
      01.29.2013).
      Since the 40th MW 2012, a total of 4,472 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases in
      The RKI transmitted. The distribution of cases by influenza type and MW is shown in Table 3. at 707
      (16%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized.
      So far, seven clinical-laboratory-confirmed deaths with influenza infection
      transmitted to the RKI, the median age is 65 years. Three of these deaths were influenza
      A (H1N1) pdm09 demonstrated in two influenza A and in two cases, no typing information
      submitted.

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      • #18
        Re: Germany Flu Season 2012-2013 Reports from the Robert Koch Institute

        Calendar Week 5 (26.01. Till 01.02.2013)
        Summary evaluation of the epidemiological situation
        The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is greatly increased nationwide.
        Both the values ​​of the index as well as the Praxis of consultation incidence values ​​are compared to the previous week
        increased. In the last ten years, only in the seasons 2004/05, 2006/07 and 2008/09
        higher values ​​of the index reaches Praxis.

        The National Reference Centre for Influenza (NRZ) were in the 5th KW 2013 submitted at 277
        186 sentinel specimens positive for influenza (positive rate 67%). In 18 samples, respiratory syncytial
        Viruses are detected. Since the 40th KW 2012 under the Sentinels were 46% influenza
        A (H1N1) viruses pdm09, 38% identified influenza A (H3N2) virus and 16% influenza B viruses.
        For the 5th Reporting week in 2013 have so far been 2667 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases
        transmitted to the RKI (data 02.05.2013). Influenza activity in Germany is greatly increased.

        Our Business: The Next Influenza Weekly Report (Results of week 6/2013) is
        not on 13 February, but on Thursday, the 14th Published in February 2013.

        Acute respiratory disease (ARE)
        The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is the nation in the 5th KW 2013 compared to
        Last week to rise and is whole and in three of the four major regions of AGI in greatly increased
        Activity. The activity in the large region south is still significantly elevated area

        ...
        Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
        For the 5th Reporting week (MW) 2013 2667 have been laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases
        transmitted to the RKI, the distribution by influenza type and subtype for the last seven weeks reporting
        and total since the 40th 2012 MW shown in Table 3. For the 5th MW have been
        A total of 330 hospitalized patients (12% of cases) with influenza infection transmitted, including 134
        Patients with non subtypisierter influenza A, 127 patients with influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, eight patients
        with influenza A (H3N2), 21 patients with non-differentiated according to A or B and 40 influenza patients
        with an influenza B infection (data as of 5/2/2013).
        Since the 40th MW 2012, a total of 8,943 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases in
        The RKI transmitted. The distribution of cases by influenza type and MW is shown in Table 3. At 1268
        (14%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized.
        So far, eleven clinical laboratory diagnostics or laboratory-confirmed deaths with influenza
        transmitted to the RKI, the median age is 60 years (range 24-87 years). In five
        (45%) of these deaths Influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 was detected in three (27%) influenza A in
        one case influenza A (H3N2) and influenza in two cases without typing.

        ...
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        • #19
          Re: Germany Flu Season 2012-2013 Reports from the Robert Koch Institute

          Week 6 (02.02. Till 08.02.2013)
          Summary evaluation of the epidemiological situation
          The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is greatly increased nationwide.
          Both the values ​​of the index as well as the Praxis of consultation incidence values ​​are compared to the previous week
          rose again. In the last ten years, only in the seasons 2004/05, 2006/07 and
          2008/09 higher values ​​of the index reaches Praxis.
          The National Reference Centre for Influenza (NRZ) were in the 6th KW 2013 submitted at 289 sentinel specimens 188 positive for influenza (positive rate 65%). In 19 samples, respiratory syncytial Viruses are detected. Since the 40th KW 2012 under the Sentinels were 47% of influenza
          A (H1N1) virus pdm09, 37% identified influenza A (H3N2) viruses, and 16% were influenza B viruses.
          For the 6th Reporting week in 2013 have so far been 2958 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases transmitted to the RKI (data 02.12.2013).
          Influenza activity in Germany is still greatly increased.

          Acute respiratory disease (ARE)
          The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is the nation in the 6th KW 2013 compared to last week to rise and is whole and in three of the four major regions of AGI in greatly increased activity. The activity in the large region south is still in the area significantly increased (Table 1).
          ...
          Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
          For the 6th Reporting week (MW) 2013 2958 have been laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases
          transmitted to the RKI, the distribution by influenza type and subtype for the last seven weeks reporting
          and total since the 40th 2012 MW shown in Table 3. For the 6th MW have been
          total of 358 hospitalized patients (12% of cases) with influenza infection transmitted, including 160
          Patients with non subtypisierter influenza A, 116 patients with influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, eight patients
          with influenza A (H3N2), 21 patients with non-differentiated according to A or B and 53 patients with influenza
          an influenza B infection (data as of 2/12/2013).
          Since the 40th MW 2012, a total of 14,941 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases in
          The RKI transmitted. The distribution of cases by influenza type and MW is shown in Table 3. At 1947
          (13%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized.
          To date, 17 clinical-laboratory diagnostics or laboratory-confirmed deaths with influenza transmitted to the RKI, the median age is 55 years (range 9-87 years). In nine (53%) of these deaths Influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 was detected in four (24%) influenza A in each one death influenza A (H3N2) and influenza B. Two cases were without typing information submitted.
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          • #20
            Re: Germany Flu Season 2012-2013 Reports from the Robert Koch Institute

            Calendar Week 7 (09.02. Till 02.15.2013)
            Summary evaluation of the epidemiological situation
            The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is greatly increased nationwide.
            The index values ​​of practice have increased in comparison to last week again, while the values ​​for the consultation incidence remained stable overall. In the last ten years only in the seasons 2004/05 and 2008/09 higher values ​​of the Praxis index reaches.
            The National Reference Centre for Influenza (NRZ) were in 7th KW 2013 submitted at 253 154 sentinel specimens positive for influenza (positive rate 61%). In 23 samples, respiratory syncytial Viruses are detected. Since the 40th KW 2012 under the Sentinels were 46% influenza A (H1N1) virus pdm09, 37% of influenza A (H3N2) virus and 18% identified influenza B viruses.
            For the 7th Reporting week in 2013 have so far been 2606 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases
            transmitted to the RKI (data 19.02.2013).
            Influenza activity in Germany is still greatly increased.

            Acute respiratory disease (ARE)
            The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is the nation in the 7th KW 2013 and increased is whole and in all four major regions in AGI strongly increased activity (Table 1). Compared last week, the values ​​are particularly large in the AGI-South Region, but also in the Greater Region
            Central (West) increased, while in the north (west) and remained relatively stable in the east declined is.
            ...
            Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
            For the 7th Reporting week (MW) 2013 2606 have been laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases
            transmitted to the RKI, the distribution by influenza type and subtype for the last seven weeks reporting
            and total since the 40th 2012 MW shown in Table 4. For the 7th MW have been
            a total of 460 hospitalized patients (18% of cases) with influenza infection transmitted, including
            208 patients with non subtypisierter influenza A, 128 patients with influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, eight patients
            with influenza A (H3N2), 44 patients with non-differentiated according to A or B and 72 influenza patients
            with an influenza B infection (data as of 2/19/2013).
            Since the 40th MW 2012, a total of 21,200 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases
            transmitted to the RKI. At 2881 (14%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized.
            To date, 36 clinical laboratory diagnostics or laboratory-confirmed deaths with influenza
            transmitted to the RKI, the median age is 55 years (range 9 months to 87 years). At
            21 (58%) of these deaths Influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 was detected in eleven (31%), influenza A and
            one death Influenza B. Three cases were transmitted without typing information.

            ...
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            • #21
              Re: Germany Flu Season 2012-2013 Reports from the Robert Koch Institute

              Week 8 (16.02. Till 22.02.2013)
              Summary evaluation of the epidemiological situation
              The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is greatly increased nationwide.
              The values ​​of the Praxis index of consultation incidence are compared to last week again
              increased. In the last ten years, only in the 2004/05 season reached higher values ​​of the index surgery.
              The National Reference Centre for Influenza (NRZ) were in the 8th KW 2013 submitted at 287
              175 sentinel specimens positive for influenza (positive rate 61%). In 17 samples, respiratory syncytial
              Viruses are detected. Since the 40th KW 2012 under the Sentinels were 45% of influenza
              A (H1N1) virus pdm09, 36% identified influenza A (H3N2) viruses, and 19% were influenza B viruses.
              Since the 40th Reporting week 2012, a total of 29,945 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases
              transmitted to the RKI (data 02.26.2013).
              Influenza activity in Germany is still greatly increased.

              Acute respiratory disease (ARE)
              The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is the nation in the 8th KW 2013 and increased
              is whole and in all four major regions in AGI strongly increased activity
              (Table 1). Compared
              last week, the values ​​in the AGI-Large regions South, Central (West) and North (West)
              rose, while they fell back again in the AGI Greater Region East.
              ...
              Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
              For the 8th Reporting week (MW) 2013 4230 have been laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases
              transmitted to the RKI, the distribution by influenza type and subtype for the last seven weeks reporting
              and total since the 40th 2012 MW shown in Table 4. For the 8th MW have been
              a total of 778 hospitalized patients (18% of cases) with influenza infection transmitted, including 290
              Patients with non subtypisierter influenza A, 215 patients with influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, 14 patients
              with influenza A (H3N2), 106 patients with non-differentiated according to A or B influenza and 153 patients
              with an influenza B infection (data as of 2/26/2013).
              Since the 40th MW 2012, a total of 29,945 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases
              transmitted to the RKI. At 4430 (15%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized.
              To date, 57 laboratory-confirmed influenza deaths were forwarded to the RKI, the
              Median age at 60 years is (range 1 month to 90 years). Was performed in 36 (63%) of these deaths
              Influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 detected in 16 (28%) influenza A and one death influenza B.
              Four cases were transmitted without typing information.

              ...
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              • #22
                Re: Germany Flu Season 2012-2013 Reports from the Robert Koch Institute

                machine translated;
                Calendar Week 9 (23.02. Till 03.01.2013)
                Summary evaluation of the epidemiological situation
                The values ​​of the Praxis index of consultation incidence in the 9th KW 2013 compared to the previous week
                decreased. The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is the nation continue to increase strongly.

                The National Reference Centre for Influenza (NRZ) were in the 9th KW 2013 submitted at 255
                132 sentinel specimens positive for influenza (positive rate 52%). In 19 samples, respiratory syncytial
                Viruses are detected. Since the 40th KW 2012 for the Sentinels, 43% of influenza
                A (H1N1) viruses pdm09, 35% identified influenza A (H3N2) virus and 22% influenza B viruses.
                Since the 40th Reporting week 2012, a total of 38,552 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases
                transmitted to the RKI (data 05.03.2013).
                Influenza activity in Germany is still greatly increased, the peak of flu season
                seems to be achieved in many regions AGI or exceeded.
                Acute respiratory disease (ARE)
                The activity of the acute respiratory infections (ARE) in the ninth KW 2013 nationwide and in all AGIGro?regionen
                is dropped, but still within the range of greatly increased activity (Table 1).
                ...
                Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
                For the 9th Reporting week (MW) 2013 4204 have been laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases
                transmitted to the RKI, the distribution by influenza type and subtype for the last seven weeks reporting
                and total since the 40th 2012 MW shown in Table 4. For the 9th MW have been
                total of 827 hospitalized patients (20% of cases) with influenza infection submitted, of which 298
                Patients with non subtypisierter influenza A, 184 patients with influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, 14 patients
                with influenza A (H3N2), 152 patients with non-differentiated according to A or B influenza and 179 patients
                with an influenza B infection (data as of 3/5/2013).
                Since the 40th MW 2012, a total of 38,552 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases in
                The RKI transmitted. At 5931 (15%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized.
                So far, 84 laboratory-confirmed influenza deaths were forwarded to the RKI, the
                Median age at 60 years is (range 1 month to 90 years). Was in 49 (58%) of these deaths
                Influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 detected in 26 (31%) influenza A and influenza B. in two deaths
                Seven cases were transmitted without typing information.

                ...
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                • #23
                  Re: Germany Flu Season 2012-2013 Reports from the Robert Koch Institute

                  Week 10 (02.03. To 08.03.2013)
                  Summary evaluation of the epidemiological situation
                  Influenza activity is still greatly increased nationwide, but is lower in all major regions.
                  The National Reference Centre for Influenza (NRZ), the positive rate was 52% still high.
                  The positive rate of influenza B is in the 10th KW increased significantly, while the A (H3N2) - and
                  A (H1N1)-positive rate has been declining for about four weeks. In the RSV-positive rate among infants and
                  Infants (18%, 21% and 26% of previous weeks) a decreasing trend has been observed.
                  Since the 40th Reporting week 2012, a total of 46,006 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases
                  transmitted to the RKI, these represent only a fraction of the actual flu
                  Disease (data as of 3/12/2013).

                  Acute respiratory disease (ARE)
                  The activity of the acute respiratory infections (ARE) in the 10th KW 2013 nationwide and in all AGIGro?regionen
                  is dropped, but still just in the area of ​​greatly increased activity
                  ...
                  Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
                  For the 10th Reporting week (MW) 2013 3617 have been laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases
                  transmitted to the RKI, the distribution by influenza type and subtype for the last seven weeks reporting
                  and total since the 40th 2012 MW shown in Table 4. It is important to note that laboratory-confirmed
                  influenza cases and sent only a fraction of all influenza cases represent. For the 10th MW
                  Data were submitted to a total of 687 hospitalized patients (19% of cases) with influenza infection
                  transmitted, including 230 patients with non subtypisierter influenza A, 107 patients with influenza
                  A (H1N1) pdm09, eight patients with influenza A (H3N2), 131 patients with undifferentiated to A or B
                  Influenza and 211 patients with influenza B infection (data as of 3/12/2013).
                  Since the 40th MW 2012, a total of 46,006 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases
                  transmitted to the RKI. At 7121 (16%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized.
                  So far, 103 laboratory-confirmed influenza deaths were forwarded to the RKI, the
                  Median age at 60 years is (range 1 month to 95 years). Was in 53 (52%) of these deaths
                  Influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 detected in 32 (31%) of Influenza A, Influenza B in seven deaths
                  and in one case, influenza A (H3N2). Ten cases were transmitted without typing information.

                  ...
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                  • #24
                    Re: Germany Flu Season 2012-2013 Reports from the Robert Koch Institute

                    Calendar Week 11 (09.03. Till 03.15.2013)
                    Summary evaluation of the epidemiological situation
                    The values ​​of the Praxis index of consultation incidence are in the 11th KW 2013 compared to the previous week
                    decreased. The activity of acute respiratory disease (ARE) has increased significantly nationwide.
                    The National Reference Centre for Influenza (NRZ) were in the 11th KW 2013 submitted at 202
                    108 sentinel specimens positive for influenza (positive rate 53&#37. The positive rate of influenza B is also in
                    the 11th KW continued to rise. In 13 samples, respiratory syncytial virus detected.
                    Since the 40th Reporting week 2012, a total of 51,479 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases
                    transmitted to the RKI, these represent only a fraction of the actual flu
                    Disease (data as of 3/19/2013).
                    Influenza activity in Germany is still significantly increased, but goes for the 8th KW 2013 continuously
                    back.

                    Acute respiratory disease (ARE)
                    The activity of the acute respiratory infections (ARE) in the 11th KW 2013 nationwide and in three of
                    dropped four AGI major regions and is now a total of significantly increased activity in the area. A
                    Exception is the AGI Greater Region East, here are the values ​​remained stable
                    ...
                    Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
                    It should be noted that transmitted cases of influenza infection protection law only a fraction of all
                    Influenza disease represent.
                    For the 11th Reporting week (MW) 2013 2548 have been laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases
                    transmitted to the RKI, the distribution by influenza type and subtype for the last seven
                    Reporting weeks and the 40th overall since 2012 MW shown in Table 4. For the 11th MW were details
                    to a total of 505 hospitalized patients (20% of cases) with influenza infection transmitted
                    including 160 patients with non subtypisierter influenza A, 54 patients with influenza A (H1N1) pdm09
                    four patients with influenza A (H3N2), 81 patients with non-differentiated according to influenza A or B and
                    206 patients with an influenza B infection (data as of 3/19/2013).
                    Since the 40th MW 2012, a total of 51,479 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases in
                    The RKI transmitted. At 8073 (16%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized.
                    To date, 126 laboratory-confirmed deaths or clinical-epidemiological with influenza
                    transmitted to the RKI, the median age is 63 years (range 1 month to 95 years). At 65
                    (52%) of those deaths influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 was detected in 42 (33%) of Influenza A, with
                    nine deaths from influenza B and one case influenza A (H3N2). Nine cases were without typing information
                    submitted.
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                    • #25
                      Re: Germany Flu Season 2012-2013 Reports from the Robert Koch Institute

                      Calendar Week 12 (16.03. Till 03.22.2013)

                      Summary evaluation of the epidemiological situation
                      The values ​​of the Praxis index of consultation incidence are in the 12th KW 2013 compared to the previous week
                      continued to decline
                      . The activity of acute respiratory disease (ARE) is the nation moderate
                      increases and continues for the 8th KW 2013 steadily declined.
                      The National Reference Centre for Influenza (NRZ) were in the 12th KW 2013 submitted at 159
                      76 sentinel specimens positive for influenza (positive rate 48%). In 13 samples, respiratory syncytial
                      Viruses are detected.
                      Since the 40th Reporting week 2012, a total of 55,092 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases
                      transmitted to the RKI, these represent only a small portion of the actual flu
                      Disease (data as of 3/26/2013).

                      Acute respiratory disease (ARE)
                      The activity of the acute respiratory infections (ARE) in the 12th KW 2013 nationwide and in all four
                      Decreased AGI major regions and now total in moderately increased activity. An exception
                      AGI is the Great East region, here the values ​​are still in the area significantly increased ARE activity

                      ...
                      Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
                      It should be noted that transmitted cases of influenza infection protection law only a small part
                      all influenza diseases represent.
                      For the 12th Reporting week (MW) 2013 1628 have been laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases
                      transmitted to the RKI, the distribution by influenza type and subtype for the last seven
                      Reporting weeks and the 40th overall since 2012 MW shown in Table 4. For the 12th MW were details
                      to a total of 291 hospitalized patients (18% of cases) with influenza infection transmitted
                      including 72 patients with non subtypisierter influenza A, 23 patients with influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, four
                      Patients with influenza A (H3N2), 48 patients with non-differentiated according to A or B influenza and 144
                      Patients (data as of 3/26/2013) with an influenza B infection.
                      Since the 40th MW 2012, a total of 55,092 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases in
                      The RKI transmitted. At 8735 (16%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized.
                      To date, 138 laboratory-confirmed deaths or clinical epidemiology of influenza in
                      The RKI transmitted, the median age is 64 years (range 1 month to 95 years). At 69 (50%)
                      these deaths were influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 demonstrated in 44 (32%) influenza A, with 13 deaths
                      Influenza B as well as in a case influenza A (H3N2). Eleven cases were without typing information
                      submitted.

                      ...
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                      • #26
                        Re: Germany Flu Season 2012-2013 Reports from the Robert Koch Institute

                        Calendar Week 13 (23.03. Till 03.29.2013)

                        Summary evaluation of the epidemiological situation
                        The values ​​of the Praxis index of consultation incidence are in the 13th KW 2013 compared to the previous week
                        continued to decline. The activity of acute respiratory disease (ARE) is moderately increased nationwide
                        and continues for the 8th KW 2013 steadily declined.
                        The National Reference Centre for Influenza (NRZ) were in the 13th KW 2013 submitted at 76
                        43 sentinel specimens positive for influenza (positive rate 57%). In four samples, respiratory syncytial
                        Viruses are detected.
                        Since the 40th Reporting week 2012, a total of 56,987 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases
                        transmitted to the RKI, these represent only a small portion of the actual flu
                        Disease (data as of 4/2/2013).

                        Acute respiratory disease (ARE)
                        The activity of the acute respiratory infections (ARE) in the 13th KW 2013 compared to the previous week
                        decreased nationwide
                        and is overall and in all major regions of AGI in moderately increased activity.
                        ...
                        Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
                        It should be noted that transmitted cases of influenza infection protection law only a small part
                        all influenza diseases represent.
                        For the 13th Reporting week (MW) 2013 1179 have been laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases
                        transmitted to the RKI, the distribution by influenza type and subtype for the last seven
                        Reporting weeks and the 40th overall since 2012 MW shown in Table 4. For the 13th MW were details
                        to a total of 221 hospitalized patients (19% of cases) submitted with influenza infection
                        including 57 patients with non subtypisierter influenza A, nine patients with influenza A (H1N1) pdm09
                        a patient with influenza A (H3N2), 40 patients with non-differentiated according to A or B influenza and 114
                        Patients (data as of 04/02/2013) with an influenza B infection.
                        Since the 40th MW 2012, a total of 56,987 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases
                        transmitted to the RKI. At 9047 (16%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized.
                        To date, 150 laboratory-confirmed deaths or clinical epidemiology of influenza in
                        The RKI transmitted
                        , the median age is 64 years (range 1 month to 95 years). At 76 (51%)
                        these deaths Influenza A (H1N1) was detected pdm09, not in 47 (31%) influenza subtypisierte
                        A, at 15 (10%) deaths from influenza B and two (1%) cases of influenza A (H3N2). Ten (7%)
                        Cases were transmitted without typing information.
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                        • #27
                          Re: Germany Flu Season 2012-2013 Reports from the Robert Koch Institute

                          Week 14 (30.03. Till 04.05.2013)

                          Summary evaluation of the epidemiological situation
                          The values ​​of the Praxis index are in the 14 KW 2013 compared to the previous week continued to decline. The
                          Values ​​of consultation incidence remained stable. The activity of acute respiratory disease (ARE)
                          Total is slightly elevated and continues for the 8th KW 2013 steadily declined.
                          The National Reference Centre for Influenza (NRZ) were in the 14th 2013 KW at 80 submitted
                          37 sentinel specimens positive for influenza (positive rate 46%). In six samples could Respiratory
                          Syncytial viruses are detected.
                          Since the 40th Reporting week 2012, a total of 61,549 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases
                          transmitted to the RKI, these represent only a small portion of the actual flu
                          Disease (data as of 4/9/2013).
                          Influenza activity in Germany has increased slightly.

                          Acute respiratory disease (ARE)
                          The activity of the acute respiratory infections (ARE) in the 14th KW 2013 compared to the previous week
                          Total dropped and is now in the range slightly increased activity. While in the AGI Greater Region
                          East still a significantly increased ARE activity is observed, is the AGI Greater Region center
                          (West) already in the field of background activity
                          ...
                          Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
                          It should be noted that transmitted cases of influenza infection protection law only a small part
                          all influenza diseases represent.
                          For the 14th Reporting week (MW) 2013 have so far been 872 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases
                          transmitted to the RKI, the distribution by influenza type and subtype for the last seven weeks reporting
                          and total since the 40th 2012 MW shown in Table 4. For the 14th MW were details
                          to a total of 194 hospitalized patients (22% of cases) with influenza infection transmitted, including
                          62 patients with non subtypisierter influenza A, nine patients with influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, four patients
                          with influenza A (H3N2), 25 patients with non-differentiated according to A or B and 94 influenza patients
                          with an influenza B infection (data as of 9/4/2013).
                          Since the 40th MW 2012, a total of 61,549 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases in
                          The RKI transmitted. At 9,800 (16%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized.
                          To date, 169 laboratory-confirmed deaths or clinical-epidemiological with influenza
                          transmitted to the RKI,
                          the median age is 65 years (range 1 month to 98 years). At 79
                          (47%) of these deaths Influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 was detected in 57 (34%) not subtypisierte
                          Influenza A in 18 (11%) deaths from influenza B and two (1%) cases of influenza A (H3N2). At 13
                          (7%) cases were transmitted no typing information.
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                          • #28
                            Re: Germany Flu Season 2012-2013 Reports from the Robert Koch Institute

                            Week 15 (06.04. Till 12.04.2013)
                            Summary assessment of the epidemiological situation
                            With the influenza report for week 15 KW ending the winter season and therefore the weekly reporting cycle.
                            The incoming data are further analyzed weekly from week 16th
                            The values ​​of the Praxis index are in 15 KW continued to decline in 2013 compared to the previous week, the values
                            Consultation incidence remained largely stable. The activity of acute respiratory disease
                            (ARE) is now in the background activity.
                            The National Reference Centre for Influenza (NRZ) were in the 15 KW 2013 submitted at 75
                            Sentinel 31 samples positive for Influenza (positive rate of 41%). In five respiratory samples were
                            Syncytial viruses are detected.
                            Since the 40th Announcements Week 2012, a total of 64,203 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases
                            However, transmitted to the RKI, these represent only a small part of the actual flu
                            Disease (data from 16/04/2013).
                            Influenza activity in Germany is in the range of background activity in further existing
                            Virus circulation.

                            Acute respiratory disease (ARE)
                            The activity of acute pulmonary diseases (ARE) in the 15 KW 2013 compared to the previous week
                            Total and AGI decreased in all major regions and is now in the background activity
                            with the exception of AGI Greater Region East, where even a slightly increased ARE activity recorded
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                            ...
                            Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
                            It should be noted that transmitted cases of influenza infection protection law only a small part
                            all influenza diseases account.
                            For the 15 Reporting week (MW) in 2013 have so far been 1,149 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases
                            transmitted to the RKI, the distribution by influenza type and subtype for the last seven
                            Reporting weeks and a total of 40 since the MW 2012 shown in Table 4. For the 15 MW information
                            transmitted to a total of 206 hospitalized patients (18% of cases) with influenza infection,
                            including 44 patients with non subtypisierter influenza A, five patients with influenza A (H1N1) pdm09,
                            a patient with influenza A (H3N2), 30 patients with undifferentiated by influenza A or B and 126
                            Patients with influenza B infection (data 16.04.2013).
                            Since the 40th MW in 2012, a total of 64,203 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases
                            transmitted to the RKI. At 10,286 (16%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized.
                            To date, 183 laboratory-confirmed deaths or clinical epidemiology of influenza
                            the RKI transmitted
                            , the median age is 65 years (range 1 month to 98 years). At 82 (45%)
                            these deaths were influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 proven to not subtypisierte in 62 (34%) influenza
                            A, in 21 (11%) deaths for influenza B, and three (2%) cases, Influenza A (H3N2). In 15 (8%) Cases submitted no typing information.
                            ...
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