Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-20 (Three Additional Deaths; Total 201)

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-5 (15 New Deaths; Total 127)

week 5: Widespread
15 new deaths; total 127

The percentage of tests positive for influenza during week 5 as reported from the MN Lab System (MLS) Laboratory Influenza Surveillance Program
rapid influenza testing: 18.6%
PCR testing: 20.7%
Viral culture: 2 influenza A positives, 7 influenza B positives
The most commonly cultured strain identified so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
108 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 5. Since the start of the influenza season, 2,612 persons have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
15 deaths were confirmed during week 5. Since the start of the influenza season, 127 influenza-related deaths have been confirmed.
1 long-term care facility (defined as a skilled nursing facility) reported a confirmed outbreak of influenza during week 5. Since the start of the season, 136 outbreaks of influenza in long-term care have been reported.
19 schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 5. Since the start of the season, 434 outbreaks of ILI in schools have been reported.
The percentage of influenza-like illness visits to outpatient clinics involved in the U.S. Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Surveillance (ILINet) was above the regional baseline at 1.84%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested by PCR from 3 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
63% were positive for influenza, of these
89% were positive for influenza A/H3
6% were positive for influenza B
3% were postivie for influenza A (subtype undetermined)
2% were positive for influenza A/H1
11% were positive for coronavirus, of these
55% were positive for coronavirus OC43
36% were positive for coronavirus NL63
9% were positive for coronavirus HKU1
6% were positive for rhinovirus
4% were positive for human metapneumovirus
5% were positive for parainfluenza, of these
60% were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
40% were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
1% were positive for adenovirus
1% were positive for respiratory synctial virus (RSV)
Of specimens culture positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota?s 6 virology laboratories during week 5:
31 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
7 were positive for influenza B
6 were positive for adenovirus
2 were positive for influenza B
2 were positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
1 was positive for rhinovirus
1 was positive for parainfluenza virus 2
1 was positive for parainfluenza virus 3

http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-6 (Nine New Deaths; Total 136)

Week 6:

The percentage of tests positive for influenza during week 6 as reported from the MN Lab System (MLS) Laboratory Influenza Surveillance Program
rapid influenza testing: 18.4%
PCR testing: 15.8%
Viral culture: 4 influenza A positives, 10 influenza B positives
The most commonly cultured strain identified so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
72 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 6. Since the start of the influenza season, 2,703 persons have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
9 deaths were confirmed during week 6. Since the start of the influenza season, 136 influenza-related deaths have been confirmed.
3 long-term care facilities (defined as a skilled nursing facility) reported confirmed outbreaks of influenza during week 6. Since the start of the season, 139 outbreaks of influenza in long-term care have been reported.
22 schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 6. Since the start of the season, 458 outbreaks of ILI in schools have been reported.
The percentage of influenza-like illness visits to outpatient clinics involved in the U.S. Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Surveillance (ILINet) was above the regional baseline at 2.81%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested by PCR from 3 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
61% were positive for influenza, of these
90% were positive for influenza A/H3
7% were positive for influenza B
2% were postivie for influenza A/H1
2% were positive for influenza A (subtype undetermined)
13% were positive for coronavirus, of these
58% were positive for coronavirus OC43
33% were positive for coronavirus NL63
8% were positive for coronavirus HKU1
9% were positive for parainfluenza, of these
56% were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
44% were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
6% were positive for rhinovirus
3% were positive for adenovirus
1% were positive for respiratory synctial virus (RSV)
1% were positive for human metapneumovirus
Of specimens culture positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota?s 6 virology laboratories during week 6:
29 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
12 were positive for adenovirus
10 were positive for influenza B
4 were positive for influenza A
4 were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
2 were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
2 were positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
1 was positive for enterovirus

http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-7 (Two Pediatric and Ten New Adult Deaths; Total 148)

Week 7: Regional
2 pediatric and 10 adult deaths reported; total 148 (3 being pediatric)

http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6207md.htm?s_cid=mm6207md_w

The percentage of tests positive for influenza during week 7 as reported from the MN Lab System (MLS) Laboratory Influenza Surveillance Program
rapid influenza testing: 16.1%
PCR testing: 17.5%
Viral culture: 1 influenza A positives, 8 influenza B positives
The most commonly cultured strain identified so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
59 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 7. Since the start of the influenza season, 2,784 persons have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
12 influenza-related deaths were confirmed during week 7. Since the start of the influenza season, 148 influenza-related deaths have been confirmed.
5 long-term care facilities (defined as a skilled nursing facility) reported confirmed outbreaks of influenza during week 7. Since the start of the season, 144 outbreaks of influenza in long-term care have been reported.
9 schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 7. Since the start of the season, 467 outbreaks of ILI in schools have been reported.
The percentage of influenza-like illness visits to outpatient clinics involved in the U.S. Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Surveillance (ILINet) was above the regional baseline at 2.55%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested by PCR from 3 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
45% were positive for influenza, of these
81% were positive for influenza A/H3
15% were positive for influenza B
4% were positive for influenza A (subtype undetermined)
15% were positive for coronavirus, of these
50% were positive for coronavirus OC43
50% were positive for coronavirus NL63
6% were positive for rhinovirus
6% were positive for respiratory synctial virus (RSV)
5% were positive for parainfluenza, of these
67% were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
33% were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
3% were positive for adenovirus
3% were positive for human metapneumovirus
Of specimens culture positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota’s 6 virology laboratories during week 7:
24 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
8 were positive for influenza B
3 were positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
3 were positive for adenovirus
2 were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
1 was positive for parainfluenza virus 2
1 was positive for influenza A

http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-8 (17 New Adult Deaths; Total 165)

Week 8: Regional
17 new adult deaths; total 165 (3 being pediatric)


The percentage of tests positive for influenza during week 8 as reported from the MN Lab System (MLS) Laboratory Influenza Surveillance Program
rapid influenza testing: 15.3%
PCR testing: 15.8%
Viral culture: 5 influenza B positives
The most commonly cultured strain identified so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
31 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 8. Since the start of the influenza season, 2,836 persons have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
17 influenza-related deaths were confirmed during week 8. Since the start of the influenza season, 165 influenza-related deaths have been confirmed.
2 long-term care facilities (defined as a skilled nursing facility) reported confirmed outbreaks of influenza during week 8. Since the start of the season, 146 outbreaks of influenza in long-term care have been reported.
4 schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 8. Since the start of the season, 471 outbreaks of ILI in schools have been reported.
The percentage of influenza-like illness visits to outpatient clinics involved in the U.S. Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Surveillance (ILINet) was above the regional baseline at 1.87%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested by PCR from 3 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
45% were positive for influenza, of these
81% were positive for influenza A/H3
15% were positive for influenza B
4% were positive for influenza A (subtype undetermined)
15% were positive for coronavirus, of these
50% were positive for coronavirus OC43
50% were positive for coronavirus NL63
6% were positive for rhinovirus
6% were positive for respiratory synctial virus (RSV)
5% were positive for parainfluenza, of these
67% were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
33% were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
3% were positive for adenovirus
3% were positive for human metapneumovirus
Of specimens culture positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota?s 6 virology laboratories during week 8:
28 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
7 were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
6 were positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
5 were positive for influenza B
4 were positive for adenovirus
1 was positive for parainfluenza virus 2
1 was positive for enterovirus

http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-9 (Four New Deaths; Total 169)

Week 9: Regional
4 new deaths; total 169 (3 of which were pediatric)


The percentage of tests positive for influenza during week 9 as reported from the MN Lab System (MLS) Laboratory Influenza Surveillance Program
rapid influenza testing: 16.0%
PCR testing: 13.5%
Viral culture: 1 influenza A positive, 8 influenza B positives
The most commonly cultured strain identified so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
36 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 9. Since the start of the influenza season, 2,908 persons have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
4 influenza-related deaths were confirmed during week 9. Since the start of the influenza season, 169 influenza-related deaths have been confirmed.
1 long-term care facility (defined as a skilled nursing facility) reported a confirmed outbreak of influenza during week 9. Since the start of the season, 147 outbreaks of influenza in long-term care have been reported.
6 schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 9. Since the start of the season, 477 outbreaks of ILI in schools have been reported.
The percentage of influenza-like illness visits to outpatient clinics involved in the U.S. Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Surveillance (ILINet) was below the regional baseline at 0.94%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested by PCR from 3 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
36% were positive for influenza, of these
66% were positive for influenza A/H3
30% were positive for influenza B
4% were positive for influenza A (subtype undetermined)
12% were positive for coronavirus, of these
62% were positive for coronavirus OC43
38% were positive for coronavirus NL63
7% were positive for rhinovirus
7% were positive for respiratory synctial virus (RSV)
2% were positive for parainfluenza, of these
67% were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
33% were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
2% were positive for adenovirus
2% were positive for human metapneumovirus
Of specimens culture positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota?s 6 virology laboratories during week 9:
14 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
8 were positive for influenza B
6 were positive for adenovirus
3 were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
2 were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
1 was positive for parainfluenza virus 1
1 was positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
1 was positive for enterovirus

http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-10 (Seven New Deaths; Total 176)

Week 10: Local
7 new deaths; total 176 (3 of which were pediatric)

The percentage of tests positive for influenza during week 10 as reported from the MN Lab System (MLS) Laboratory Influenza Surveillance Program
rapid influenza testing: 13.3%
PCR testing: 11.8%
Viral culture: 2 influenza A positives, 5 influenza B positives
The most commonly cultured strain identified so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
37 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 10. Since the start of the influenza season, 2,945 persons have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
7 influenza-related deaths were confirmed during week 10. Since the start of the influenza season, 176 influenza-related deaths have been confirmed.
1 long-term care facility (defined as a skilled nursing facility) reported a confirmed outbreak of influenza during week 10. Since the start of the season, 148 outbreaks of influenza in long-term care have been reported.
2 schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 10. Since the start of the season, 479 outbreaks of ILI in schools have been reported.
The percentage of influenza-like illness visits to outpatient clinics involved in the U.S. Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Surveillance (ILINet) was below the regional baseline at 0.55%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested by PCR from 3 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
25% were positive for influenza, of these
53% were positive for influenza B
47% were positive for influenza A/H3
15% were positive for respiratory synctial virus (RSV)
7% were positive for coronavirus, of these
50% were positive for coronavirus NL63
40% were positive for coronavirus OC43
10% were positive for coronavirus 229E
4% were positive for rhinovirus
4% were positive for human metapneumovirus
1% were positive for adenovirus
Of specimens culture positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota?s 6 virology laboratories during week 10:
32 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
5 were positive for influenza B
4 were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
3 were positive for adenovirus
2 were positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
1 was positive for enterovirus

http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-11 (Four New Deaths; Total 180)

Week 11: Local
4 new deaths; total 180 (3 of which were pediatric)

The percentage of tests positive for influenza during week 11 as reported from the MN Lab System (MLS) Laboratory Influenza Surveillance Program
rapid influenza testing: 13.0%
PCR testing: 10.8%
Viral culture: 1 influenza A positive, 2 influenza B positives
The most commonly cultured strain identified so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
7 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 11. Since the start of the influenza season, 2,956 persons have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
4 influenza-related deaths were confirmed during week 11. Since the start of the influenza season, 180 influenza-related deaths have been confirmed.
1 long-term care facility (defined as a skilled nursing facility) reported a confirmed outbreak of influenza during week 11. Since the start of the season, 149 outbreaks of influenza in long-term care have been reported.
4 schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 11. Since the start of the season, 483 outbreaks of ILI in schools have been reported.
The percentage of influenza-like illness visits to outpatient clinics involved in the U.S. Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Surveillance (ILINet) was below the regional baseline at 0.53%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested by PCR from 3 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
19% were positive for influenza, of these
53% were positive for influenza B
47% were positive for influenza A/H3
18% were positive for respiratory synctial virus (RSV)
7% were positive for coronavirus, of these
50% were positive for coronavirus NL63
50% were positive for coronavirus OC43
6% were positive for rhinovirus
3% were positive for human metapneumovirus
3% were positive for adenovirus
1% were positive for parainfluenza virus 4
Of specimens culture positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota’s 6 virology laboratories during week 11:
31 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
8 were positive for adenovirus
6 were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
2 were positive for influenza B
1 was positive for influenza A
1 was positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)

http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-12 (One New Pediatric and Three New Adult Deaths; Total 184)

Week 12: Local
1 new pediatric and 3 new adult deaths; total 184 (4 of which were pediatric)

The percentage of tests positive for influenza during week 12 as reported from the MN Lab System (MLS) Laboratory Influenza Surveillance Program
rapid influenza testing: 10.0%
PCR testing: 11.2%
Viral culture: 2 influenza A positives, 9 influenza B positives
The most commonly cultured strain identified so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
18 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 12. Since the start of the influenza season, 3,003 persons have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
4 influenza-related deaths were confirmed during week 12. Since the start of the influenza season, 184 influenza-related deaths have been confirmed.
No long-term care facilities (defined as a skilled nursing facility) reported confirmed outbreaks of influenza during week 12. Since the start of the season, 149 outbreaks of influenza in long-term care have been reported.
No schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 12. Since the start of the season, 483 outbreaks of ILI in schools have been reported.
The percentage of influenza-like illness visits to outpatient clinics involved in the U.S. Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Surveillance (ILINet) was below the regional baseline at 0.22%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested by PCR from 3 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
25% were positive for influenza, of these
73% were positive for influenza B
27% were positive for influenza A/H3
16% were positive for human metapneumovirus
7% were positive for respiratory synctial virus (RSV)
7% were positive for rhinovirus
2% were positive for coronavirus, of these
50% were positive for coronavirus NL63
50% were positive for coronavirus OC43
1% were positive for parainfluenza virus 4
Of specimens culture positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota?s 6 virology laboratories during week 12:
15 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
9 were positive for influenza B
7 were positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
3 were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
2 were positive for adenovirus
2 were positive for influenza A

http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-13 (Two New Adult Deaths; Total 186)

Week 13: Local
2 new adult deaths; total 186 (4 of which were pediatric)

The percentage of tests positive for influenza during week 13 as reported from the MN Lab System (MLS) Laboratory Influenza Surveillance Program
rapid influenza testing: 10.0%
PCR testing: 11.2%
Viral culture: 1 influenza A positive, 3 influenza B positives
The most commonly cultured strain identified so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
15 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 13. Since the start of the influenza season, 3,020 persons have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
2 influenza-related deaths were confirmed during week 13. Since the start of the influenza season, 186 influenza-related deaths have been confirmed.
No long-term care facilities (defined as a skilled nursing facility) reported confirmed outbreaks of influenza during week 13. Since the start of the season, 149 outbreaks of influenza in long-term care have been reported.
1 school reported an outbreak of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 13. Since the start of the season, 484 outbreaks of ILI in schools have been reported.
The percentage of influenza-like illness visits to outpatient clinics involved in the U.S. Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Surveillance (ILINet) was below the regional baseline at 0.41%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested by PCR from 3 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
25% were positive for influenza, of these
73% were positive for influenza B
27% were positive for influenza A/H3
16% were positive for human metapneumovirus
7% were positive for respiratory synctial virus (RSV)
7% were positive for rhinovirus
2% were positive for coronavirus, of these
50% were positive for coronavirus NL63
50% were positive for coronavirus OC43
1% were positive for parainfluenza virus 4
Of specimens culture positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota?s 6 virology laboratories during week 13:
15 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
7 were positive for adenovirus
5 were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
3 were positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
3 were positive for influenza B
1 was positive for influenza A
1 was positive for enterovirus

http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

[NS1]

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-13 (Two New Adult Deaths; Total 186)

Charts for Minnesota 2013 Week 13

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-14 (Two New Adult Deaths; Total 188)

Week 14: Local
2 new adult deaths; total 188 (4 of which were pediatric)

The percentage of tests positive for influenza during week 13 as reported from the MN Lab System (MLS) Laboratory Influenza Surveillance Program
rapid influenza testing: 10.5%
PCR testing: 9.1%
Viral culture: 3 influenza B positives
The most commonly cultured strain identified so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
13 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 14. Since the start of the influenza season, 3,041 persons have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
2 influenza-related deaths were confirmed during week 14. Since the start of the influenza season, 188 influenza-related deaths have been confirmed.
No long-term care facilities (defined as a skilled nursing facility) reported confirmed outbreaks of influenza during week 14. Since the start of the season, 149 outbreaks of influenza in long-term care have been reported.
1 school reported an outbreak of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 14. Since the start of the season, 485 outbreaks of ILI in schools have been reported.
The percentage of influenza-like illness visits to outpatient clinics involved in the U.S. Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Surveillance (ILINet) was below the regional baseline at 0.40%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested by PCR from 3 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
25% were positive for influenza, of these
95% were positive for influenza B
5% were positive for influenza A/H1
12% were positive for human metapneumovirus
8% were positive for rhinovirus
4% were positive for respiratory synctial virus (RSV)
4% were positive for adenovirus
4% were positive for coronavirus, of these
67% were positive for coronavirus OC43
33% were positive for coronavirus HKU1
1% were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
Of specimens culture positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota’s 6 virology laboratories during week 14:
17 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
6 were positive for adenovirus
4 were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
3 were positive for influenza B
2 were positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
1 was positive for parainfluenza virus 2
1 was positive for enterovirus
1 was positive for rhinovirus

http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-15 (Two New Adult Deaths; Total 190)

Week 15: Sporadic
2 new deaths; total 190 (4 of which were pediatric)

The percentage of tests positive for influenza during week 15 as reported from the MN Lab System (MLS) Laboratory Influenza Surveillance Program
rapid influenza testing: 7.6%
PCR testing: 5.5%
Viral culture: 2 influenza B positives
The most commonly cultured strain identified so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
17 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 15. Since the start of the influenza season, 3,061 persons have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
2 influenza-related deaths were confirmed during week 15. Since the start of the influenza season, 190 influenza-related deaths have been confirmed.
No long-term care facilities (defined as a skilled nursing facility) reported confirmed outbreaks of influenza during week 15. Since the start of the season, 149 outbreaks of influenza in long-term care have been reported.
No schools reported an outbreak of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 15. Since the start of the season, 485 outbreaks of ILI in schools have been reported.
The percentage of influenza-like illness visits to outpatient clinics involved in the U.S. Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Surveillance (ILINet) was below the regional baseline at 0.35%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested by PCR from 3 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
25% were positive for influenza, of these
95% were positive for influenza B
5% were positive for influenza A/H1
12% were positive for human metapneumovirus
8% were positive for rhinovirus
4% were positive for respiratory synctial virus (RSV)
4% were positive for adenovirus
4% were positive for coronavirus, of these
67% were positive for coronavirus OC43
33% were positive for coronavirus HKU1
1% were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
Of specimens culture positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota’s 6 virology laboratories during week 15:
17 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
6 were positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
6 were positive for adenovirus
5 were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
3 were positive for enterovirus
2 were positive for influenza B
2 were positive for rhinovirus

http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-16 (Four New Adult Deaths; Total 194)

Week 16: Sporadic
4 new adult deaths; total 194 (4 of which were pediatric)

The percentage of tests positive for influenza during week 16 as reported from the MN Lab System (MLS) Laboratory Influenza Surveillance Program
rapid influenza testing: 6.7%
PCR testing: 4.5%
Viral culture: 1 influenza A positive
The most commonly cultured strain identified so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
4 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 16. Since the start of the influenza season, 3,067 persons have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
4 influenza-related deaths were confirmed during week 16. Since the start of the influenza season, 194 influenza-related deaths have been confirmed.
No long-term care facilities (defined as a skilled nursing facility) reported confirmed outbreaks of influenza during week 16. Since the start of the season, 149 outbreaks of influenza in long-term care have been reported.
1 school reported an outbreak of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 16. Since the start of the season, 486 outbreaks of ILI in schools have been reported.
The percentage of influenza-like illness visits to outpatient clinics involved in the U.S. Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Surveillance (ILINet) was below the regional baseline at 0.48%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested by PCR from 3 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
15% were positive for influenza, of these
82% were positive for influenza B
9% were positive for influenza A/H1
9% were positive for influenza A/H3
13% were positive for human metapneumovirus
11% were positive for rhinovirus
6% were positive for coronavirus, of these
50% were positive for coronavirus OC43
25% were positive for coronavirus HKU1
25% were positive for coronavirus 229E
4% were positive for adenovirus
3% were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
1% were positive for respiratory synctial virus (RSV)
Of specimens culture positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota’s 6 virology laboratories during week 16:
7 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
6 were positive for adenovirus
2 were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
1 was positive for parainfluenza virus 1
1 was positive for influenza B
1 was positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
1 was positive for enterovirus

http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/i...ats/index.html

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-17 (No New Deaths; Total 194)

Week 17: Sporadic
No new deaths; total 194 (4 of which were pediatric)

The percentage of tests positive for influenza during week 17 as reported from the MN Lab System (MLS) Laboratory Influenza Surveillance Program
rapid influenza testing: 13.2%
PCR testing: 4.0%
Viral culture: 4 influenza B positives
The most commonly cultured strain identified so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
7 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 17. Since the start of the influenza season, 3,084 persons have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
No influenza-related deaths were confirmed during week 17. Since the start of the influenza season, 194 influenza-related deaths have been confirmed.
No long-term care facilities (defined as a skilled nursing facility) reported confirmed outbreaks of influenza during week 17. Since the start of the season, 149 outbreaks of influenza in long-term care have been reported.
No schools reported an outbreak of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 17. Since the start of the season, 486 outbreaks of ILI in schools have been reported.
The percentage of influenza-like illness visits to outpatient clinics involved in the U.S. Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Surveillance (ILINet) was below the regional baseline at 0.16%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested by PCR from 3 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
15% were positive for influenza, of these
82% were positive for influenza B
9% were positive for influenza A/H1
9% were positive for influenza A/H3
13% were positive for human metapneumovirus
11% were positive for rhinovirus
6% were positive for coronavirus, of these
50% were positive for coronavirus OC43
25% were positive for coronavirus HKU1
25% were positive for coronavirus 229E
4% were positive for adenovirus
3% were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
1% were positive for respiratory synctial virus (RSV)
Of specimens culture positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota’s 6 virology laboratories during week 17:
4 were positive for influenza B

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Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-18 (Three New Deaths; Total 197)

Week 18: Sporadic
3 new deaths; total 197
(4 of which were pediatric)

The percentage of tests positive for influenza during week 18 as reported from the MN Lab System (MLS) Laboratory Influenza Surveillance Program
rapid influenza testing: 9.3%
PCR testing: 3.8%
Viral culture: 1 influenza A positive, 3 influenza B positives
The most commonly cultured strain identified so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
1 person was hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 18. Since the start of the influenza season, 3,089 persons have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
3 influenza-related deaths were confirmed during week 18. Since the start of the influenza season, 197 influenza-related deaths have been confirmed.
No long-term care facilities (defined as a skilled nursing facility) reported confirmed outbreaks of influenza during week 18. Since the start of the season, 149 outbreaks of influenza in long-term care have been reported.
1 school reported an outbreak of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 18. Since the start of the season, 487 outbreaks of ILI in schools have been reported.
The percentage of influenza-like illness visits to outpatient clinics involved in the U.S. Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Surveillance (ILINet) was below the regional baseline at 0.37%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested by PCR from 3 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
15% were positive for influenza, of these
82% were positive for influenza B
9% were positive for influenza A/H1
9% were positive for influenza A/H3
13% were positive for human metapneumovirus
11% were positive for rhinovirus
6% were positive for coronavirus, of these
50% were positive for coronavirus OC43
25% were positive for coronavirus HKU1
25% were positive for coronavirus 229E
4% were positive for adenovirus
3% were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
1% were positive for respiratory synctial virus (RSV)
Of specimens culture positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota’s 6 virology laboratories during week 18:
6 were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
4 were positive for adenovirus
4 were positive for cytomegalovirus
4 were positive for respiratory synctial virus (RSV)
3 were positive for influenza B
1 was positive for influenza A

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