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Germany Influenza Season 2015-16 Reports from the Robert Koch Institute

Ronan Kelly

Ronan Kelly

Retired 2020
Link to 2014-15 thread: https://flutrackers.com/forum/forum...4-2015-reports-from-the-robert-koch-institute
Link to RKI; https://influenza.rki.de/

Google translated (with some editing)

Influenza Weekly Report
Buda south, Schweiger B, Buchholz U, K K?pke, pram K, W Haas
and the AGI-Studiengruppe1
Week 48 (21:11. To 11.27.2015)

Summarized evaluation of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 48th KW in 2015 compared to
Previous week remained stable. The values ​​of the Praxis index were a total of in the field of background activity.

The National Reference Centre for Influenza (NRZ) in the reporting period in 22 (27%) of 82
Sentinel samples respiratory viruses identified. Nine (11%) samples were rhinoviruses, in six
(7%) and adenoviruses in five (6%) human metapneumoviruses (hMPV) detected. In each case a
(1%) sample were influenza and respiratory syncytial (RS) virus detected.
For the reporting week 48. (MW) in 2015 have so far been 34 clinical-laboratory diagnosis confirmed influenza cases
to the RKI transmitted (data from 01.12.2015).

Acute respiratory disease (ARE)
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 48th KW in 2015 compared to
Previous week remained stable. The praxis index was total and in all AGI-regions in the background activity
...
Reporting data after the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
So far were 34 clinically-confirmed influenza laboratory diagnosis cases to the RKI for the 48th KW 2015
received: 17 cases with non subtypisierter Influenza A, nine cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, a case
with influenza A (H3N2), two cases with undifferentiated by A or B influenza and five cases
Influenza B (Tab. 3). In 16 (47%) cases, it was indicated that the patients were hospitalized.
Since the 40th MW in 2015, a total of 197 laboratory-confirmed influenza clinical cases to
the RKI received. In 94 (48%) cases had indicated that the patients were hospitalized (data status
01.12.2015).
...
https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2015_2016/2015-48.pdf
 
Influenza Weekly Report
Buda south, Schweiger B, Buchholz U, K K?pke, pram K, W Haas, Gau P
and the AGI-Studiengruppe1
Week 49 (28.11. To 04.12.2015)
https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2015_2016/2015-49.pdf

Summarized evaluation of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 49th KW in 2015 compared to
Previous week remained stable. The values ​​of the Praxis index were a total of in the field of background activity.

The National Reference Centre for Influenza (NRZ) in the reporting period in 28 (34%) of 83
Sentinel samples respiratory viruses identified. In 22 (27%) samples were rhinoviruses, human Metapneumoviruses (hMPV) in four (5%)
, a three (4%) adenoviruses, in two (2%) influenza viruses and
(1%) one sample were detected respiratory syncytial (RS) virus. Four patients had a double infection.

For the reporting week 49. (MW) in 2015 have so far been 79 clinical-laboratory diagnosis confirmed influenza cases
to the RKI transmitted (data from 08.12.2015).


Acute respiratory disease (ARE)
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 49th KW in 2015 compared to
Previous week remained stable. The Praxis index was total and in all AGI-regions in the background activity
(Table 1; Fig. 1.).
...
Reporting data after the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
So far were 79 clinically-confirmed influenza laboratory diagnosis cases to the RKI for the 49th KW 2015
received: 48 cases with non subtypisierter Influenza A, 16 cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, respectively
a case with influenza A (H3N2) or with non-differentiated according to A or B influenza and 13 cases
Influenza B (Tab. 3). In 39 (50%) cases, it was indicated that the patients were hospitalized.
Since the 40th MW in 2015, a total of 287 laboratory-confirmed influenza clinical cases to
the RKI received. In 132 (46%) cases had indicated that the patients were hospitalized (data status
08.12.2015).
...
 
Influenza Weekly Report
Buda S, Schweiger B, Buchholz U, K K?pke, pram K, W Haas, Gau P
and the AGI-Studiengruppe1
Week 50 (05:12. To 11.12.2015)
Summarized evaluation of the epidemiological situation
https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2015_2016/2015-50.pdf

The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 50th KW in 2015 compared to
Previous week increased slightly. The values ​​of the Praxis index were a total of in the field of background activity.

The National Reference Centre for Influenza (NRZ) in the reporting period in 38 (42%) of 90
Sentinel samples respiratory viruses identified. In 21 (23%) samples were rhinoviruses, in ten (11%)
Adenoviruses and in five (6%) influenza, respiratory syncytial (RS) virus or human metapneumoviruses
(hMPV) detected. Seven patients had a multiple infection.
For the 50th Reporting week (MW) in 2015 have so far been 94 clinical-laboratory diagnosis confirmed influenza cases
to the RKI transmitted (data from 12.15.2015).
...
Acute respiratory disease (ARE)
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 50th KW in 2015 compared to
Previous week increased slightly. The Praxis index was a total in the background activity. In the AGIRegion
Schleswig-Holstein, Hamburg was a slightly increased ARE activity detected (Table 1; Fig.
Fig. 1).
...
Financial data after the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
So far were 94 clinically-confirmed influenza laboratory diagnosis cases to the RKI for the 50th MW 2015
received: 56 cases with non subtypisierter Influenza A, 23 cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, a case
with influenza A (H3N2), two cases with undifferentiated by A or B influenza and twelve cases
Influenza B (Tab. 3). In 32 (34%) cases, it was indicated that the patients were hospitalized.
Since the 40th MW in 2015, a total of 405 laboratory-confirmed influenza clinical cases to
the RKI received. In 179 (44%) cases had indicated that the patients were hospitalized (data status
12.15.2015).
...
 
Influenza Weekly Report
Buda south, Schweiger B, Buchholz U, K K?pke, pram K, W Haas
and the AGI-Studiengruppe1
Week 51 (12:12. To 12.18.2015)

Summarized evaluation of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is the nation after 51 KW in 2015 compared to
Previous week increased slightly. The values ​​of the Praxis index were a total of in the field of background activity.

The National Reference Centre for Influenza (NRZ) in the reporting period in 36 (45%) of 80
Sentinel samples respiratory viruses identified. In 11 (14%) samples were rhinoviruses, in each case eight
(10%) respiratory syncytial (RS) virus or human metapneumoviruses (hMPV) in seven (9%) influenza
and detected in four (5%) adenoviruses. Two patients had a double infection.
51. For the reporting week (MW) in 2015 have so far been 151 clinical-laboratory diagnosis confirmed influenza cases
to the RKI transmitted (data from 22.12.2015).


Acute respiratory disease (ARE)
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is the nation after 51 KW in 2015 compared to
Previous week increased slightly. The Praxis index was a total in the background activity. In the AGIRegion
Schleswig-Holstein, Hamburg was a slightly increased ARE activity detected
...
Reporting data after the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
So far were 151 clinically-confirmed influenza laboratory diagnosis cases to the RKI for 51. KW 2015
received: 88 cases with non subtypisierter Influenza A, 20 cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, two cases
with influenza A (H3N2), five cases with differentiated not by A or B influenza and 36 cases with influenza
B (Tab. 3). In 47 (31%) cases, it was indicated that the patients were hospitalized.
Since the 40th MW in 2015, a total of 601 laboratory-confirmed influenza clinical cases to
the RKI received. In 246 (41%) cases had indicated that the patients were hospitalized (data status
22.12.2015).
...
https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2015_2016/2015-51.pdf
 
Week 52 and 53 (12.19.2015 to 01.01.2016)
https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2015_2016/2015-53.pdf

Summarized evaluation of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is the nation of the 51st calendar week (KW) to
remained relatively stable for the 53rd KW 2015th The values ​​of the Praxis index were a total in the field of background activity.

The National Reference Centre for Influenza (NRZ) were in the 52 KW and 53 KW 2015 39
(56%) identified by 70 samples Sentinel respiratory viruses. In 14 (20%) samples were rhinoviruses,
in ten (14%) human metapneumoviruses (hMPV) in nine (13%) respiratory syncytial (RS) virus, in
seven (10%) influenza and in a (1%) were detected sample adenoviruses. Two patients
had a double infection.
52. For the reporting week (MW) and 53 MW in 2015 have so far been 155 confirmed clinical laboratory diagnosis
preferential influenza cases sent to the RKI (data as of 01.05.2016).

Acute respiratory disease (ARE)
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is the nation of the 51st KW to 53 KW 2015
remained relatively stable. The praxis index was a total in the background activity. In the AGIRegionen
Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia and Saxony was found a slightly increased ARE activity
(Table 1; Fig. 1.). During the reporting period, due to the lower number of releases from the
AGI practices, shortened opening times of surgeries and a year between Christmas and New
observed change in the consultation behavior of patients - more acutely ill patients and
fewer patients with a chronic illness to see a doctor - more variations of practice Index
occur in particular in the various AGI regions.
...
Reporting data after the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
So far 155 clinical-laboratory diagnosis confirmed influenza cases were in for the 52nd and 53rd MW 2015 MW
the RKI received: 69 cases with non subtypisierter Influenza A, 38 cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09,
four cases of influenza A (H3N2) or with non-differentiated according to A or B influenza and 40
Cases with influenza B (Tab. 4). At 72 (46%) cases, it was indicated that the patients hospitalized
goods.
Since the 40th MW in 2015, a total of 795 laboratory-confirmed influenza clinical cases to
the RKI received. In 333 (42%) cases had indicated that the patients were hospitalized (data status
01.05.2016).
...
 
Week 1 (2:01. To 01.08.2016)
https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2015_2016/2016-01.pdf

Summarized evaluation of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the first calendar week (KW) 2016
increased compared to the previous week. The values ​​of the Praxis index were a total in the area slightly
ARE increased activity.
The National Reference Centre for Influenza (NRZ) were in the 1 KW 2016 38 (46%) of 82
Sentinel samples respiratory viruses identified. Eight (10%) samples were influenza, in twelve (15%)
Rhino, in eleven (13%) human metapneumoviruses (hMPV) in six (7%) respiratory syncytial (RS) -
and demonstrated in two (2%) adenoviruses. Influenza A (H1N1) viruses have been compared pdm09-with 83%
10% A (H3N2) - and 7% were influenza B viruses in the season 2015/16, the most frequently detected
Influenza viruses.
So far were 132 clinically-confirmed influenza laboratory diagnosis cases to the RKI for the 1 MW in 2016
transmitted (data as of 01.12.2016).


Acute respiratory disease (ARE)
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the first calendar week (KW) 2016
increased compared to the previous week. The praxis index was a total in the range slightly increased AREAktivit?t.
In the AGI-regions of Brandenburg, Berlin and Saxony was a moderately elevated ARE activity
found that AGI-regions Hessen, North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony, Bremen ranged
slightly increased activity (Table 1; Fig. 1.).
...
Financial data after the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
So far were 132 clinically-confirmed influenza laboratory diagnosis cases to the RKI for the 1 MW in 2016
received: 75 cases with non subtypisierter Influenza A, 35 cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, eight cases
with not differentiated according to A or B influenza and 14 cases with influenza B (Tab. 4). In 51 (39%) cases
was indicated that the patients were hospitalized.
Since the 40th MW in 2015, a total of 1,001 laboratory-confirmed influenza clinical cases to
the RKI received. In 407 (41%) cases had indicated that the patients were hospitalized (data status
01.12.2016).
...
 
Week 2 (9:01. To 01.15.2016)

Summarized evaluation of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 2nd calendar week (KW) 2016
decreased compared to the previous week. The values ​​of the Praxis index were a total in the field of AREHintergrund activity.

The National Reference Centre for Influenza (NRZ) were in the 2nd KW 2016 58 (56%) of 103
Sentinel samples respiratory viruses identified. In 19 (18%) samples were influenza, in ten (10%)
Rhino, in 15 (15%) human metapneumoviruses (hMPV) in twelve (12%) respiratory syncytial (RS) -
and detected in six (6%) adenoviruses. Influenza A (H1N1) viruses are pdm09 previously with 80%
compared with 10% A (H3N2) - and 10% influenza B viruses, the most commonly detected influenza viruses
in the season 2015/16.
2. For the reporting week (MW) in 2016 have so far been 262 clinical-laboratory diagnosis confirmed influenza cases
to the RKI transmitted (data from 01.19.2016).
The ARE activity is in accordance with the results of virological NRZ now increasingly on influenza viruses
due. Increasing influenza positive rate points to the beginning of this year
Flu shaft.

Acute respiratory disease (ARE)
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 2nd calendar week in 2016 compared to
Previous week declined. The practice was a total index in the range of the ARE background activity. In the AGIRegion
Brandenburg, Berlin has found a moderately increased ARE activity, in the AGI Greater Region
Mitte (West), the values ​​in the range slightly elevated ARE activity (Table 1; Fig. 1.).
...
So far were 262 clinically-confirmed influenza laboratory diagnosis cases to the RKI for the 2 MW in 2016
received: 147 cases with non subtypisierter Influenza A, 59 cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, a case
with influenza A (H3N2), 14 cases with non differentiated by A or B influenza and 41 cases with influenza
B (Tab. 4). At 85 (32%) cases, it was indicated that the patients were hospitalized.
Since the 40th MW in 2015, a total of 1,347 laboratory-confirmed influenza clinical cases to
the RKI received. In 547 (41%) cases had indicated that the patients were hospitalized (data status
01.19.2016).
...
https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2015_2016/2016-02.pdf
 
Swine influenza is back a 16-years of age inhabitant of Leipzig on intensive care unit

Leipzig ? Does the epidemic return now? For the first time for five years a heavy case of pork influenza has appeared in Leipzig again. A 16-year-old girl is treated for one week in the university pediatric clinic. ? The youngster lies on the intensive care unit ?, says clinic manager Prof. Wieland Kiess (57).

http://www.bild.de/regional/leipzig...igerin-auf-intensivstation-44342952.bild.html
 
Week 3 (16:01. To 01.22.2016)

Summarized evaluation of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 3rd calendar week (KW) 2016
increased compared to the previous week. The values ​​of the Praxis index were a total of in the area slightly
ARE increased activity.
The National Reference Centre for Influenza (NRZ) were in the 3rd KW 2016 75 (54%) of 140
Sentinel samples respiratory viruses identified. In 41 (29%) samples were influenza, in eleven (8%)
Rhino, in 17 (12%) human metapneumoviruses (hMPV) in nine (6%) respiratory syncytial (RS) -
and in two (1%) samples adenoviruses were detected. Influenza A (H1N1) viruses are previously pdm09
with 75% compared with 11% A (H3N2) - and 14% influenza B viruses, the most frequently detected
Influenza viruses in the season 2015/16.
3. For the reporting week (MW) in 2016 were at 847 laboratory-confirmed influenza so far cases
the RKI transmitted (data from 01.26.2016; please change the coverage note).
By the definition of AGI, which is based on the influenza-positive rate of the NRZ, so has the
This year's influenza outbreak in Germany in the 2nd Week 2016 started.

Acute respiratory disease (ARE)
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in 2016 compared to 3 KW
Previous week rose. The Praxis index was a total in the range slightly elevated ARE activity. In the
AGI region Hessen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland and Brandenburg, Berlin has a moderately elevated
ARE activity detected. In the AGI Sachsen region the values ​​ranged considerably increased AREAktivit?t
(Table 1; Fig. 1.).
...
Reporting data after the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
So far 847 laboratory-confirmed influenza infections were for 3 MW in 2016 (including 486
clinical-laboratory diagnosis confirmed cases according to reference definition) to the RKI received: 433
Cases with non subtypisierter influenza A, 210 cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, seven cases
Influenza A (H3N2), 15 cases with not differentiated by A or B influenza and 182 cases with influenza B
(Tab. 4). At 300 (35%) cases, it was indicated that the patients were hospitalized.

Caution: Change of coverage!
So far, the influenza weekly report only cases of case category "clinical laboratory diagnosis
confirmed "reports. Because by the short reporting and transmission deadlines for timely reporting
in many cases, the clinical picture is not yet fully clarified, are increasingly
Dimensions also laboratory-confirmed cases with (as yet) unknown or not determinable symptoms
transmitted. These cases are also taken into account in the future at this point, so summarily
Cases the RKI-case categories C to E are reported.
Case Categories for submission of reportable infectious diseases at the Robert Koch Institute
A. clinically diagnosed disease ( not applicable for influenza)
B. Clinical epidemiologically confirmed illness
C. Clinical and laboratory diagnosis confirmed disease
D. Laboratory diagnosis proven infection in unfulfilled clinical picture
E. Laboratory diagnosis proven infection of unknown clinical picture
For more information on case definitions of the RKI:
http://www.rki.de/DE/Content/Infekt/...en_des_RKI.pdf (Influenza: p 63-65)
KW 3/2016 Arbeitsgemeinschaft Influenza Robert Koch Institute 5

Since the 40th 2015, 2,888 MW laboratory-confirmed influenza infections were (including
1,741 clinical-laboratory diagnosis confirmed cases according to reference definition) to the RKI received.
In 923 (32%) cases had indicated that the patients were hospitalized (data status
01.26.2016).
...
https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2015_2016/2016-03.pdf
 
Week 4 (23:01. To 01.29.2016)

Summarized evaluation of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 4th calendar week (KW) in 2016
increased compared to last week. The values ​​of the praxis Index were moderate overall in the region
elevated ARE activity.
The National Reference Centre for Influenza (NRZ) were in the 4th KW 2016 91 (62%) of 147
Sentinel samples respiratory viruses identified. In 62 (42%) samples were influenza, 13 (9%)
Respiratory syncytial (RS) -, in nine (6%) Rhino, in eight (5%) human metapneumoviruses (hMPV)
and detected in three (2%) adenoviruses. Influenza A (H1N1) viruses have been pdm09-compared with 70%
8% A (H3N2) - and 22% influenza B viruses, the most commonly detected influenza viruses in
Season 2015/16.
For the 4th reporting week (MW) in 2016 have so far been 1,680 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases
to the RKI transmitted (data from 02.02.2016; please change in the coverage note).
This year's influenza outbreak in Germany keeps on rising influenza activity since the 2nd KW.

Acute respiratory disease (ARE)
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 4th KW 2016 compared to
Previous week rose. The praxis index was total in the range moderately elevated ARE activity. In the
AGI-region Brandenburg, Berlin and Saxony was greatly enhanced ARE activity detected (Table 1; Fig.
Fig. 1).
...
Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
so far were 1,680 laboratory-confirmed Influenzainfektionen3 for 4 MW in 2016
(including
869 clinical-laboratory-confirmed cases in accordance with reference definition) to the RKI received:
839 cases with non subtypisierter influenza A, 457 cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, four cases with influenza
A (H3N2), 26 cases with undifferentiated to A or B influenza and 354 cases with influenza B
(Tab. 4). At 253 (15%) cases, it was indicated that the patients were hospitalized.
Since the 40th MW 2015, 4,659 laboratory-confirmed influenza infections were
(Including 2,732 clinical-laboratory-confirmed cases in accordance with reference definition) to the RKI
received. In 1,203 (26%) cases had indicated that the patients were hospitalized (Data status
02.02.2016).
So far, ten deaths were received with influenza infection at the RKI, including six cases
with not subtypisierter influenza A and four cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09.
...
https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2015_2016/2016-04.pdf
 
Week 5 (30.01. To 02.05.2016)

Summarized evaluation of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 5th calendar week (KW) in 2016
compared to last week remained stable. The values ​​of the praxis Index were moderate overall in the region
elevated ARE activity.
The National Reference Centre for Influenza (NRZ) were in the 5 KW 2016 108 (63%) of 171
Sentinel samples respiratory viruses identified. In 68 (40%) samples were influenza, in 16 (9%)
Respiratory syncytial (RS) -, humane in 13 (8%) metapneumoviruses (hMPV) in eleven (6%) and in Rhino
five (3%) adenoviruses demonstrated. Influenza A (H1N1) viruses have been pdm09-over 72%
6% A (H3N2) - and 22% influenza B viruses, the most commonly detected influenza viruses in the season
2015/16.
For the 5th reporting week (MW) in 2016 have so far been 2,394 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza
RKI transmitted (data from 02.09.2016; please note the change in reporting).
This year's influenza outbreak in Germany which has continued since the 2nd KW.

Acute respiratory disease (ARE)
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 5 KW in 2016 compared to
Previous week remained stable. The praxis index was total in the range moderately elevated ARE activity. In
AGI-region Brandenburg, Berlin has been a greatly increased ARE activity detected (Table 1; Fig. 1.).
...
Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
so far were 2,394 laboratory-confirmed Influenzainfektionen3 for 5 MW in 2016
(including
1,178 clinical-laboratory-confirmed cases in accordance with reference definition) to the RKI received:
1,102 cases with non subtypisierter influenza A, 614 cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, eight cases with
Influenza A (H3N2), 58 cases with undifferentiated to A or B influenza and 612 cases with influenza B
(Tab. 4). At 333 (14%) cases, it was indicated that the patients were hospitalized.
Since the 40th MW 2015, 7,294 laboratory-confirmed influenza infections were
(Including 4,237 clinical-laboratory-confirmed cases in accordance with reference definition) to the RKI
received. In 1,571 (22%) cases had indicated that the patients were hospitalized (Data status
02.09.2016).
To date, 17 deaths have been received with influenza infection at the RKI, including eleven cases with no
subtypisierter influenza A and six cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09.
...
https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2015_2016/2016-05.pdf
 
Week 6 (6:02. To 02.12.2016)

Summarized evaluation of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 6th calendar week (KW) in 2016
increased compared to last week. The values ​​of the praxis Index were a total in the range significantly
elevated ARE activity.
The National Reference Centre for Influenza (NRZ) were in the 6 KW 2016 105 (59%) of 177
Sentinel samples respiratory viruses identified. In 73 (41%) samples were influenza in 10 (6%)
Respiratory syncytial (RS) -, humane in nine (5%) metapneumoviruses (hMPV), three (2%) Adenound
detected in 17 (10%) rhinoviruses. Influenza A (H1N1) viruses have been pdm09-compared with 68%
6% A (H3N2) - and 26% influenza B viruses, the most commonly detected influenza viruses in
Season 2015/16.
For the 6th reporting week (MW) in 2016 have so far been 2,258 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza
RKI transmitted (data from 02.16.2016; please note the change in reporting).
This year's influenza outbreak in Germany which has continued since the 2nd KW.

Acute respiratory disease (ARE)
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in 6 KW in 2016 compared to
Previous week rose. The praxis index was total in the region increased significantly ARE activity. In the
AGI-regions of North Rhine-Westphalia, Brandenburg, Berlin and Saxony was greatly enhanced ARE activity
found (Table 1; Fig. 1.).
...
Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
so far were 2,258 laboratory-confirmed Influenzainfektionen3 for 6 MW 2016
(including
1,143 clinical-laboratory-confirmed cases in accordance with reference definition) to the RKI received:
929 cases with non subtypisierter influenza A, 628 cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, five cases
Influenza A (H3N2), 41 cases with undifferentiated to A or B influenza and 655 cases with influenza B
(Tab. 4). At 342 (15%) cases, it was indicated that the patients were hospitalized.
Since the 40th MW 2015, 9,850 laboratory-confirmed influenza infections were
(Including 5,725 clinical-laboratory-confirmed cases in accordance with reference definition) to the RKI
received. In 1,969 (34%) cases had indicated that the patients were hospitalized (Data status
02.16.2016).
To date, 27 deaths have been received with influenza infection at the RKI, including 15 cases with no
subtypisierter Influenza A, eleven cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 and a case with influenza B.
...
https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2015_2016/2016-06.pdf
 
Week 7 (13:02. To 02.19.2016)

Summarized evaluation of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 7th calendar week (KW) in 2016
increased compared to last week. The values ​​of the praxis Index were a total in the range significantly
elevated ARE activity.
The National Reference Centre for Influenza (NRZ) were in the 7th KW 2016 122 (60%) of 205
Sentinel samples respiratory viruses identified. In 84 (41%) samples were influenza, in 16 (8%)
Respiratory syncytial (RS) -, in twelve (6%) human metapneumoviruses (hMPV) in three (1%) Adenound
demonstrated in eleven (5%) rhinoviruses. Influenza A (H1N1) viruses have been pdm09-compared with 64%
about 4% A (H3N2) - and 32% influenza B viruses, the most commonly detected influenza viruses in
Season 2015/16.
For the 7th reporting week (MW) in 2016 have so far been 3,081 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza
RKI transmitted (data from 02.23.2016).
This year's influenza outbreak in Germany which has continued since the 2nd KW. Since the 5 KW, the proportion of influenza
B increased steadily in all influenza evidence.

Acute respiratory disease (ARE)
The activity of acute respiratory diseases (ARE) is nationwide in 7 KW in 2016 compared to
Previous week rose. The praxis index was total in the region increased significantly ARE activity. In the
AGI United Regions Centre (West) and East was greatly enhanced ARE activity detected (Table 1; Fig.
Fig. 1).
...
Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
so far were 3,081 laboratory-confirmed Influenzainfektionen3 for 7 MW in 2016
(including
1,712 clinical-laboratory-confirmed cases in accordance with reference definition) to the RKI received:
1,334 cases with non subtypisierter influenza A, 706 cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, a case with
Influenza A (H3N2), 92 cases with undifferentiated to A or B influenza and 948 cases with influenza
B (Tab. 4). At 482 (16%) cases, it was indicated that the patients were hospitalized.
Since the 40th 2015, MW 13,290 laboratory-confirmed influenza infections were
(Including 7,885 clinical-laboratory-confirmed cases in accordance with reference definition) to the RKI
received. In 2,585 (20%) cases had indicated that the patients were hospitalized (Data status
02.23.2016).
To date, 37 deaths have been received with influenza infection at the RKI, including 20 cases with
not subtypisierter Influenza A, 16 cases with influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 and a case with influenza B
...
https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2015_2016/2016-07.pdf
 
Week 8 (20:02. To 02.26.2016)

Summarized evaluation of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 8th calendar week (KW) in 2016
declined compared to last week. The values ​​of the praxis Index were a total in the range significantly
elevated ARE activity.
The National Reference Centre for Influenza (NRZ) were in the 8th KW 2016 166 (69%) of 240
Sentinel samples respiratory viruses identified. In 122 (51%) samples were influenza, in 14 (6%)
Respiratory syncytial (RS) -, in 20 (8%) human metapneumoviruses (hMPV) in five (2%) and adenocarcinoma
detected in twelve (5%) rhinoviruses. Influenza A (H1N1) viruses have been pdm09-over 61%
4% A (H3N2) - and 35% influenza B viruses, the most commonly detected influenza viruses in the season
2015/16.
For the 8 reporting week (MW) in 2016 have so far been 4,738 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza
RKI transmitted (data from 01.03.2016).
This year's influenza outbreak in Germany which has continued since the 2nd KW. Since the 5 KW, the proportion of influenza
B increased steadily in all influenza evidence.

Acute respiratory disease (ARE)
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 8th KW 2016 compared to
Last week declined. The praxis index was total in the region increased significantly ARE activity. In the AGIRegion
Rheinland-Pfalz, Saarland was greatly enhanced ARE activity detected (Table 1; Fig. 1.).
...
Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
so far were 4,738 laboratory-confirmed Influenzainfektionen3 for 8 MW in 2016
(including
2,669 clinical-laboratory-confirmed cases in accordance with reference definition) to the RKI received:
1,909 cases with non subtypisierter influenza A, 808 cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, three cases
Influenza A (H3N2), 127 cases with undifferentiated to A or B influenza and 1,891 cases of influenza
B (Tab. 4). At 706 (15%) cases, it was indicated that the patients were hospitalized.
Since the 40th 2015, MW 18,943 laboratory-confirmed influenza infections were
(Including 11,313 clinical-laboratory-confirmed cases in accordance with reference definition) to the RKI
received. In 3,505 (19%) cases had indicated that the patients were hospitalized (Data status
01.03.2016).
To date, 55 deaths have been received with influenza infection at the RKI, including 31 cases with no
subtypisierter Influenza A, 21 cases with influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 and three cases with influenza B.
...
https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2015_2016/2016-08.pdf
 
Week 9 (27.02. To 03.04.2016)

Summarized evaluation of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 9th calendar week (KW) in 2016
increased compared to last week and is slightly below the level of 7 KW 2016. The values
the praxis index were overall still in the region increased significantly ARE activity.
The National Reference Centre for Influenza (NRZ) were in the 9th KW 2016 183 (68%) of 269
Sentinel samples respiratory viruses identified. In 141 (52%) samples were influenza, in 16 (6%)
Respiratory syncytial (RS) -, humane in 13 (5%) metapneumoviruses (hMPV) in eight (3%) and adenocarcinoma
detected in 16 (6%) rhinoviruses. Influenza A (H1N1) viruses have been pdm09-over 57%
3% A (H3N2) - and 40% influenza B viruses, the most commonly detected influenza viruses in the season
2015/16.
For the 9th reporting week (MW) in 2016 have so far been 6,389 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases
to the RKI transmitted (data from 03.08.2016).
This year's influenza outbreak in Germany which has continued since the 2nd KW. Since the 5 KW, the proportion of influenza
B at all influenza detection of 23% (5 KW) increased to 57% (9 KW).

Acute respiratory disease (ARE)
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in 9 KW 2016 compared to
increased last week and is slightly below the level of 7 KW 2016. The practice index was a total
in the region increased significantly ARE activity. was to AGI United Regions Centre (West) and Eastern
greatly enhanced ARE activity detected (Table 1; Fig. 1.).
...
Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
so far were 6,389 laboratory-confirmed Influenzainfektionen3 for 9 MW 2016
(including
4,054 clinical-laboratory-confirmed cases in accordance with reference definition) to the RKI received:
2,253 cases with non subtypisierter influenza A, 916 cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, three cases
Influenza A (H3N2), 192 cases with undifferentiated to A or B influenza and 3,025 cases of influenza
B (Tab. 4). At 957 (15%) cases, it was indicated that the patients were hospitalized.
Since the 40th 2015, MW 26,216 laboratory-confirmed influenza infections were
(Including 16,834 clinical-laboratory-confirmed cases in accordance with reference definition) to the
RKI received. In 4,793 (18%) cases had indicated that the patients were hospitalized (Data status
03.08.2016).
To date, 72 deaths have been received with influenza infection at the RKI, including 35 cases with no
subtypisierter Influenza A, 30 cases with influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 and five cases with influenza B and a
epidemiologically confirmed fatality in the context of an influenza outbreak (s. Reports from the
L?nder).
...
https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2015_2016/2016-09.pdf
 
Week 10 (05:03. To 03.11.2016)

Summarized evaluation of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 10th calendar week (KW)
2016 increased slightly compared to the previous week. The values ​​of the praxis Index were slightly overall
above the level of 7 KW 2016 continued in the area markedly elevated ARE activity.
The National Reference Centre for Influenza (NRZ) were in the 10 KW 2016 182 (67%) of 271
Sentinel samples respiratory viruses identified. In 142 (52%) samples were influenza, in 16 (6%)
Respiratory syncytial (RS) -, in ten (4%) human metapneumoviruses (hMPV) in eight (3%) Adenound
detected in 18 (7%) rhinoviruses. Influenza A (H1N1) viruses have been pdm09-compared with 52%
3% A (H3N2) - and 45% influenza B viruses, the most commonly detected influenza viruses in
Season 2015/16.
For the 10 reporting week (MW) in 2016 have so far been 8,116 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases
to the RKI transmitted (data from 03.15.2016).
This year's influenza outbreak in Germany which has continued since the 2nd KW. The proportion of influenza B at all
Influenza is evidence of 23% (5 KW) to 66% (10 KW) increased; the increased influenza activity
is currently mainly caused by influenza B.
Acute respiratory disease (ARE)
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 10 KW in 2016 compared to
Previous week rose. The praxis index was total in the region increased significantly ARE activity. In the
AGI United Regions Centre (West) and East was greatly enhanced ARE activity detected (Table 1; Fig.
Fig. 1).
...
Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
so far 8,116 laboratory-confirmed Influenzainfektionen2 were for 10 MW in 2016 (including
received 5,310 clinical-laboratory-confirmed cases in accordance with reference definition) to the RKI
2,304 cases with non subtypisierter influenza A, 984 cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, seven cases
with influenza A (H3N2), 250 cases with undifferentiated to A or B influenza and 4,571 cases
Influenza B (Tab. 4). At 1137 (14%) cases, it was indicated that the patients were hospitalized.
Since the 40th 2015, MW 34,933 laboratory-confirmed influenza infections were
(Including 23 178 clinical-laboratory-confirmed cases in accordance with reference definition) to the RKI
transmitted. In 5,860 (17%) cases had indicated that the patients were hospitalized (Data status
03.15.2016).
To date, 88 deaths have been received with influenza infection at the RKI, including 47 cases with
not subtypisierter Influenza A, 32 cases with influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 and six cases with influenza B,
Two cases without differentiation of Influenza type (A / B) and an epidemiologically confirmed fatality in
Setting an influenza outbreak.
...
https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2015_2016/2016-10.pdf
 
Week 11 (12:03. To 03.18.2016)

Summarized evaluation of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 11th calendar week (KW) in 2016
compared to last week fell slightly. The values ​​of the praxis Index were altogether in the range
significantly elevated ARE activity.
The National Reference Centre for Influenza (NRZ) were in the 11 KW 2016 154 (66%) of 235
Sentinel samples respiratory viruses identified. In 122 (52%) samples were influenza, in eleven (5%)
Respiratory syncytial (RS) -, humane in four (2%) metapneumoviruses (hMPV) in eight (3%) Adenound
detected in 17 (7%) rhinoviruses.
For the 11 reporting week (MW) in 2016 have so far been 9,226 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases
to the RKI transmitted (data from 03.22.2016).
This year's influenza outbreak in Germany which has continued since the 2nd KW. Influenza A (H1N1) viruses pdm09
were B viruses almost equally often detected with 48% compared to 49% influenza A (H3N2) viruses with
3% only sporadically. The proportion of influenza B influenza at all evidence is of 23% (5 KW) to 76%
(11 KW) increased; the increased influenza activity is currently mainly caused by influenza B.
Acute respiratory disease (ARE)
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 11 KW in 2016 compared to
Previous week fell slightly. The praxis index was total in the region increased significantly ARE activity. In
AGI Great East region was greatly enhanced ARE activity detected (Table 1; Fig. 1.).
...
Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
so far were 9,226 laboratory-confirmed Influenzainfektionen2 For the 11 MW 2016
(including
5,934 clinical-laboratory-confirmed cases in accordance with reference definition) to the RKI received:
2,293 cases with non subtypisierter influenza A, 949 cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, four cases with
Influenza A (H3N2), 263 cases with undifferentiated to A or B influenza and 5,717 cases of influenza
B (Tab. 4). In 1,314 (14%) cases it was stated that the patients were hospitalized.
Since the 40th MW 2015, 45 207 laboratory-confirmed influenza infections were
(Including 30,792 clinical-laboratory-confirmed cases in accordance with reference definition) to the
RKI received. In 7413 (16%) cases had indicated that the patients were hospitalized (Data status
03.21.2016).
So far, 110 deaths have been received with influenza infection at the RKI, including 57 cases with
not subtypisierter Influenza A, 40 cases with influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 and eight cases with influenza B, four
Cases with no differentiation of Influenza type (A / B) and an epidemiologically confirmed fatality in
Setting an influenza outbreak. 45% of deaths were below 60 years old, 55% aged 60 or older.
...
https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2015_2016/2016-11.pdf
 
Week 12 (19:03. To 03.25.2016)

Summarized evaluation of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 12th calendar week (KW) in 2016
declined compared to last week. The values ​​of the praxis index were overall still in the area clearly
elevated ARE activity.
The National Reference Centre for Influenza (NRZ) were in the 12 KW 2016 128 (80%) of 163
Sentinel samples respiratory viruses identified. In 109 (67%) samples were influenza, in eleven (7%)
Respiratory syncytial (RS) -, humane in one (1%) metapneumoviruses (hMPV) in five (3%) Adenound
detected in ten (7%) rhinoviruses. Within the influenza viruses currently dominates with 70%
continue Influenza B.
For the 12 reporting week (MW) in 2016 have so far been 6,391 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases
to the RKI transmitted (data from 03.30.2016).
Overall, the season in NRZ been since the beginning of the most common influenza B viruses (50%) and
Influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 viruses (47%) were detected, A (H3N2) viruses was 3% rarely
identified.

Acute respiratory disease (ARE)
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 12 KW in 2016 compared to
Last week declined. The praxis index was total in the region increased significantly ARE activity (Tab. 1;
Fig. 1). In the Easter holidays can from the AGI practices due to the lower number of messages and
an altered consultation behavior of patients greater fluctuations of practice Index particular
occur in the individual AGI regions.
...
Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
so far were 6,391 laboratory-confirmed Influenzainfektionen2 For the 12 MW 2016
(including
3,723 clinical-laboratory-confirmed cases in accordance with reference definition) to the RKI received:
1,486 cases with non subtypisierter influenza A, 633 cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, two cases with
Influenza A (H3N2), 170 cases with undifferentiated to A or B influenza and 4,100 cases of influenza
B (Tab. 4). At 1066 (17%) cases, it was indicated that the patients were hospitalized.
Since the 40th MW 2015, 52 626 laboratory-confirmed influenza infections were
(Including 36 093 clinical-laboratory-confirmed cases in accordance with reference definition) to the
RKI received. In 8,700 (17%) cases had indicated that the patients were hospitalized (Data status
03.30.2016).
So far, 120 deaths have been received with influenza infection at the RKI, including 60 cases with
not subtypisierter Influenza A, 45 cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 and ten cases with influenza B, four
Cases with no differentiation of Influenza type (A / B) and an epidemiologically confirmed fatality in
Setting an influenza outbreak. 46% of deaths were below 60 years old, 54% aged 60 or older.

...
https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2015_2016/2016-12.pdf
 
Week 13 (26.03. To 04.01.2016)

Summarized evaluation of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 13th calendar week (KW) in 2016
declined compared to last week. The values ​​of the praxis Index were a total in the range moderately elevated
ARE activity.
The National Reference Centre for Influenza (NRZ) were in the 13 KW 2016 74 (60%) of 123
Sentinel samples respiratory viruses identified. In 54 (44%) samples were influenza, in eleven (9%)
Respiratory syncytial (RS) -, humane in three (2%) metapneumoviruses (hMPV) in four (3%) and adenocarcinoma
detected in seven (6%) rhinoviruses. Within the influenza viruses currently dominates with 80%
continue Influenza B.
For the 13 reporting week (MW) in 2016 have so far been 5,126 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases
to the RKI transmitted (data from 05.04.2016).
Overall, the season in NRZ been since the beginning of the most common influenza B viruses (52%), followed by
Influenza A (H1N1) viruses pdm09 with 45% detected, A (H3N2) viruses was 3% rarely identified.
Influenza activity continues to decline, but there is still a high influenza positive rate
registered.

Acute respiratory disease (ARE)
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in week 13 in 2016 compared to
Last week declined. The practice index was total in the range moderately elevated ARE activity (Tab. 1;
Fig. 1). In the Easter holidays, due to the small number of reporting AGI practices more
occur fluctuations in the praxis Index particular in the various regions AGI.
...
Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
so far were 5,126 laboratory-confirmed Influenzainfektionen2 For the 13 MW 2016
(including
3,256 clinical-laboratory-confirmed cases in accordance with reference definition) to the RKI received:
1,068 cases with non subtypisierter influenza A, 426 cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, four cases with
Influenza A (H3N2), 152 cases with undifferentiated to A or B influenza and 3,476 cases of influenza
B (Tab. 4). In 1,299 (25%) cases it was stated that the patients were hospitalized.
Since the 40th 2015, MW 59,940 laboratory-confirmed influenza infections were
(Including 42 196 clinical-laboratory-confirmed cases in accordance with reference definition) to the
RKI received. With 10,439 (17%) cases had indicated that the patients were hospitalized (Data status
04.05.2016).
So far, 143 deaths have been received with influenza infection at the RKI, including 68 cases with
not subtypisierter Influenza A, 52 cases with influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 and 17 cases with influenza B, five
Cases with no differentiation of Influenza type (A / B) and an epidemiologically confirmed death under
an influenza outbreak. 44% of deaths were below 60 years old, 56% aged 60 or older.
...
https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2015_2016/2016-13.pdf
 
Week 14 (02:04. To 08.04.2016)
https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2015_2016/2016-14.pdf

Summarized evaluation of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 14th calendar week (KW) in 2016
compared to last week dropped significantly. The values ​​of the praxis index were overall in the field of
ARE background activity.
The National Reference Centre for Influenza (NRZ) were in the 14 KW 2016 74 (58%) of 128
Sentinel samples respiratory viruses identified. In 55 (43%) samples were influenza, in seven (5%)
Respiratory syncytial (RS) -, humane in two (2%) metapneumoviruses (hMPV) in five (4%) Adenound
detected in eight (6%) rhinoviruses. Within the influenza viruses currently dominates with 85%
continue Influenza B.
For the 14 reporting week (MW) in 2016 have so far been 3,615 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases
to the RKI transmitted (data from 04.12.2016).
Overall, the season in NRZ been since the beginning of the most common influenza B viruses (54%), followed by
Influenza A (H1N1) viruses pdm09 with 44% detected, A (H3N2) viruses was 2% rarely identified.
Influenza activity continues to decline, but there is still a high influenza positive rate
registered.

Acute respiratory disease (ARE)
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 14 KW in 2016 compared to
Previous week dropped significantly. The praxis index was total in the range of the ARE background activity
(Tab. 1). The values ​​were in the 14 KW again in the two previous years (Fig. 1).
...
Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
so far 3,615 laboratory-confirmed Influenzainfektionen2 were for the 14 KW 2016 (including
2,286 clinical-laboratory-confirmed cases in accordance with reference definition) to the RKI received:
702 cases with non subtypisierter influenza A, 253 cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, two cases with
Influenza A (H3N2), 89 cases with undifferentiated to A or B influenza and 2,569 cases of influenza
B (Tab. 4). At 727 (20%) cases, it was indicated that the patients were hospitalized.
Since the 40th MW 2015, 64 303 laboratory-confirmed influenza infections were
(Including 45,831 clinical-laboratory-confirmed cases in accordance with reference definition) to the RKI
transmitted. With 11,487 (18%) cases had indicated that the patients were hospitalized (Data status
04.12.2016).
So far, 161 deaths have been received with influenza infection at the RKI, including 75 cases with
not subtypisierter Influenza A, 59 cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 and 21 cases with influenza B, five
Cases with no differentiation of Influenza type (A / B) and an epidemiologically confirmed death under
an influenza outbreak. 43% of deaths were below 60 years old, 57% aged 60 or older.
...
 
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