Week ending: 04/16/2016 CDC MMWR week: 15
Synopsis
? This week an average of 1.35% of visits to ILINet-participating healthcare providers in
Idaho were for influenza-like illness (ILI). This remains very low, compared to past
seasons (see Figure 1).
? 54 specimens were tested by the Idaho Bureau of Laboratories (IBL) this week for
influenza; 4 were positive for influenza A(H3), 23 were positive for influenza
A(H1N1)pdm09, and 22 were positive for influenza B. To date, influenza B-Yamagata
lineage viruses are predominating in Idaho this season.
? 3 influenza-associated deaths were reported this week.
? Several Idaho public health districts have reported receiving anecdotal reports of positive
rapid influenza test results from local healthcare providers during this week.
? State activity code: regional.
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? 3 influenza-associated deaths were reported MMWR week 15-2016.
? 22 influenza-related deaths have been reported so far for the 2015-2016 season
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Synopsis
? This week an average of 1.35% of visits to ILINet-participating healthcare providers in
Idaho were for influenza-like illness (ILI). This remains very low, compared to past
seasons (see Figure 1).
? 54 specimens were tested by the Idaho Bureau of Laboratories (IBL) this week for
influenza; 4 were positive for influenza A(H3), 23 were positive for influenza
A(H1N1)pdm09, and 22 were positive for influenza B. To date, influenza B-Yamagata
lineage viruses are predominating in Idaho this season.
? 3 influenza-associated deaths were reported this week.
? Several Idaho public health districts have reported receiving anecdotal reports of positive
rapid influenza test results from local healthcare providers during this week.
? State activity code: regional.
...
? 3 influenza-associated deaths were reported MMWR week 15-2016.
? 22 influenza-related deaths have been reported so far for the 2015-2016 season
...
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