Minnesota 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-27 (One Pediatric Death)

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Re: Minnesota 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-7 (One New Death; Total 5)

Re: Minnesota 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-7 (One New Death; Total 5)

Week 7: Regional
1 new death; total 5

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: 9.7% positive
PCR testing: 7.4% positive
Viral culture: 4 influenza A positives, 1 influenza B positive
19 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 7. Since the start of the influenza season, 93 people have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
1 death was identified during week 7. Since the start of the influenza season, 5 influenza-related deaths have been reported.
2 long-term care facilities (defined as skilled nursing facilities) reported a confirmed outbreak of influenza during week 7. Since the start of the season, 7 outbreaks of influenza have been reported.
3 schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 7. Since the start of the season, 32 outbreaks of ILI 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 0.9%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested from 4 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
28% were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
12% were positive for rhinovirus
6% were positive for adenovirus
3% were positive for parainfluenza virus 1
3% were positive for influenza A/H3
Of specimens positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota’s 6 virology laboratories during week 7:
35 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
8 were positive for adenovirus
4 were positive for influenza A
3 were positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
1 was positive for influenza B
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

 

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Re: Minnesota 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-8 (Two New Deaths; Total 7)

Re: Minnesota 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-8 (Two New Deaths; Total 7)

Week 8: Regional
2 new deaths; total 7

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: 12.4% positive
PCR testing: 12.7% positive
Viral culture: 4 influenza A positives, 2 influenza B positives
The most commonly identified strain so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
41 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 8. Since the start of the influenza season, 138 people have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
2 deaths were identified during week 8. Since the start of the influenza season, 7 influenza-related deaths have been reported.
2 long-term care facilities (defined as skilled nursing facilities) reported confirmed outbreaks of influenza during week 8. Since the start of the season, 9 outbreaks of influenza have been reported.
5 schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 8. Since the start of the season, 38 outbreaks of ILI 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 1.21%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested from 4 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
15% were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
10% were positive for rhinovirus
4% were positive for adenovirus
3% were positive for parainfluenza virus 1
1% were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
1% were positive for human metapneumovirus
1% were positive for influenza A/H3
Of specimens positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota’s 6 virology laboratories during week 8:
28 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
14 were positive for adenovirus
4 were positive for influenza A
2 were positive for influenza B
1 was positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
1 was positive for enterovirus
1 was positive for parainfluenza virus 3
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

 

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Re: Minnesota 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-9 (Three New Deaths; Total 10)

Re: Minnesota 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-9 (Three New Deaths; Total 10)

Week 9: Regional
3 new deaths; total 10

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: 16.2% positive
PCR testing: 21.3% positive
Viral culture: 8 influenza A positives
The most commonly identified strain so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
28 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 9. Since the start of the influenza season, 179 people have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
3 deaths were identified during week 9. Since the start of the influenza season, 10 influenza-related deaths have been reported.
4 long-term care facilities (defined as skilled nursing facilities) reported confirmed outbreaks of influenza during week 9. Since the start of the season, 13 outbreaks of influenza have been reported.
2 schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 9. Since the start of the season, 46 outbreaks of ILI 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 1.0%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance

Of specimens tested from 4 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
16% were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
14% were positive for rhinovirus
1% were positive for parainfluenza virus 1
1% were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
1% were positive for human metapneumovirus
1% were positive for influenza A/H3
Of specimens positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota’s 6 virology laboratories during week 9:
26 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
16 were positive for adenovirus
8 were positive for influenza A
1 was positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
1 was positive for parainfluenza virus 1
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

 

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Re: Minnesota 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-10 (One New Death; Total 11)

Re: Minnesota 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-10 (One New Death; Total 11)

Week 10: Widespread
1 new death; total 11

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: 19.0% positive
PCR testing: 21.6% positive
Viral culture: 6 influenza A positives, 1 influenza B positive
The most commonly identified strain so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
45 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 10. Since the start of the influenza season, 241 people have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
1 death was identified during week 10. Since the start of the influenza season, 11 influenza-related deaths have been reported.
3 long-term care facilities (defined as skilled nursing facilities) reported confirmed outbreaks of influenza during week 10. Since the start of the season, 16 outbreaks of influenza have been reported.
13 schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 10. Since the start of the season, 59 outbreaks of ILI 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 0.71%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested from 4 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
14% were positive for rhinovirus
6% were positive for influenza, of these:
60% were positive for influenza A/H3
20% were positive for influenza A (not subtyped)
20% were positive for influenza A/H1
3% were positive for adenovirus
1% were positive for human metapneumovirus
Of specimens positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota’s 6 virology laboratories during week 10:
14 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
9 were positive for adenovirus
6 were positive for influenza A
4 were positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
2 were positive for parainfluenza virus 1
1 was positive for rhinovirus
1 was positive for influenza B
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

 

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Re: Minnesota 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-11 (One New Death; Total 12)

Re: Minnesota 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-11 (One New Death; Total 12)

Week 11: Widespread
1 new death; total 12

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: 22.5% positive
PCR testing: 33.2% positive
Viral culture: 12 influenza A positives, 2 influenza B positives
The most commonly identified strain so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
67 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 11. Since the start of the influenza season, 325 people have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
1 death was identified during week 11. Since the start of the influenza season, 12 influenza-related deaths have been reported.
7 long-term care facilities (defined as skilled nursing facilities) reported confirmed outbreaks of influenza during week 11. Since the start of the season, 23 outbreaks of influenza have been reported.
12 schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 11. Since the start of the season, 71 outbreaks of ILI 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 0.82%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested from 4 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
14% were positive for rhinovirus
11% were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
7% were positive for influenza, of these:
43% were positive for influenza A/H3
43% were positive for influenza A (not subtyped)
14% were positive for influenza A/H1
2% were positive for adenovirus
2% were positive for human metapneumovirus
Of specimens positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota’s 6 virology laboratories during week 11:
21 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
12 were positive for influenza A
5 were positive for adenovirus
4 were positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
2 were positive for parainfluenza virus 1
2 were positive for influenza B
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

 

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Re: Minnesota 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-12 (Two New Deaths; Total 14)

Re: Minnesota 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-12 (Two New Deaths; Total 14)

Week 12: Regional
2 new deaths; total 14

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: 19.8% positive
PCR testing: 34.7% positive
Viral culture: 11 influenza A positives, 1 influenza B positives
The most commonly identified strain so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
61 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 12. Since the start of the influenza season, 409 people have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
2 deaths were identified during week 12. Since the start of the influenza season, 14 influenza-related deaths have been reported.
6 long-term care facilities (defined as skilled nursing facilities) reported confirmed outbreaks of influenza during week 12. Since the start of the season, 29 outbreaks of influenza have been reported.
5 schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 12. Since the start of the season, 76 outbreaks of ILI 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 0.79%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested from 4 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
14% were positive for rhinovirus
11% were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
7% were positive for influenza, of these:
43% were positive for influenza A/H3
43% were positive for influenza A (not subtyped)
14% were positive for influenza A/H1
2% were positive for adenovirus
2% were positive for human metapneumovirus
Of specimens positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota’s 6 virology laboratories during week 12:
13 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
11 were positive for influenza A
5 were positive for adenovirus
3 were positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
3 were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
1 was positive for influenza B
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

 

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Re: Minnesota 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-13 (One New Death; Total 15)

Re: Minnesota 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-13 (One New Death; Total 15)

Week 13: Regional
1 new death; total 15

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: 14.1% positive
PCR testing: 20.9% positive
Viral culture: 1 influenza A positive, 1 influenza B positive
The most commonly identified strain so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
24 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 13. Since the start of the influenza season, 442 people have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
1 deaths was identified during week 13. Since the start of the influenza season, 15 influenza-related deaths have been reported.
1 long-term care facility (defined as skilled nursing facilities) reported a confirmed outbreak of influenza during week 13. Since the start of the season, 30 outbreaks of influenza have been reported.
2 schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 13. Since the start of the season, 74 outbreaks of ILI 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 0.74%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested from 4 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
14% were positive for rhinovirus
11% were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
7% were positive for influenza, of these:
43% were positive for influenza A/H3
43% were positive for influenza A (not subtyped)
14% were positive for influenza A/H1
2% were positive for adenovirus
2% were positive for human metapneumovirus
Of specimens positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota’s 6 virology laboratories during week 13:
11 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
9 were positive for adenovirus
2 were positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
1 was positive for influenza A
1 was positive for influenza B
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

 

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Re: Minnesota 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-14 (Two New Deaths; Total 17)

Re: Minnesota 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-14 (Two New Deaths; Total 17)

Week 14: Regional
2 new deaths; total 17

The percentage of tests positive for influenza during week 14 as reported from the MN Lab System (MLS) Laboratory Influenza Surveillance Program:
Rapid influenza testing: 12.1% positive
PCR testing: 26.0% positive
Viral culture: 4 influenza A positives, 1 influenza B positive
The most commonly identified strain so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
32 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 14. Since the start of the influenza season, 476 people have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
2 deaths were identified during week 14. Since the start of the influenza season, 17 influenza-related deaths have been reported.
3 long-term care facilities (defined as skilled nursing facilities) reported confirmed outbreaks of influenza during week 14. Since the start of the season, 33 outbreaks of influenza have been reported.
4 schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 14. Since the start of the season, 78 outbreaks of ILI 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 0.63%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested from 4 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
14% were positive for rhinovirus
11% were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
7% were positive for influenza, of these:
43% were positive for influenza A/H3
43% were positive for influenza A (not subtyped)
14% were positive for influenza A/H1
2% were positive for adenovirus
2% were positive for human metapneumovirus
Of specimens positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota?s 6 virology laboratories during week 14:
8 were positive for adenovirus
7 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
6 were positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
4 were positive for influenza A
2 were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
1 was positive for influenza B
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

 

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Re: Minnesota 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-15 (Four New Deaths; Total 21)

Re: Minnesota 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-15 (Four New Deaths; Total 21)

Week 15: Local
4 new deaths; total 21

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: 10.9% positive
PCR testing: 16.1% positive
Viral culture: 3 influenza A positives, 1 influenza B positive
The most commonly identified strain so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
14 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 15. Since the start of the influenza season, 491 people have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
4 deaths were identified during week 15. Since the start of the influenza season, 21 influenza-related deaths have been reported.
1 long-term care facility (defined as skilled nursing facilities) reported a confirmed outbreak of influenza during week 15. Since the start of the season, 34 outbreaks of influenza have been reported.
4 schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 15. Since the start of the season, 82 outbreaks of ILI 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 0.26%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested from 4 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
30% were positive for influenza, of these:
71% were positive for influenza A/H3
29% were positive for influenza A/H1
18% were positive for rhinovirus
9% were positive for human metapneumovirus
4% were positive for adenovirus
2% were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Of specimens positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota?s 6 virology laboratories during week 15:
5 were positive for adenovirus
4 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
4 were positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
3 were positive for influenza A
2 were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
1 was positive for influenza B
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

 

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Re: Minnesota 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-16 (Three New Deaths; Total 24)

Re: Minnesota 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-16 (Three New Deaths; Total 24)

Week 16: Local
3 new deaths; total 24

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: 12.5% positive
PCR testing: 27.0% positive
Viral culture: 3 influenza A positives, 3 influenza B positives
The most commonly identified strain so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
22 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 16. Since the start of the influenza season, 521 people have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
3 deaths were identified during week 16. Since the start of the influenza season, 24 influenza-related deaths have been reported.
3 long-term care facilities (defined as skilled nursing facilities) reported confirmed outbreaks of influenza during week 16. Since the start of the season, 37 outbreaks of influenza have been reported.
No schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 16. Since the start of the season, 82 outbreaks of ILI 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 0.7%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested from 4 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
25% were positive for influenza, of these:
67% were positive for influenza A/H3
29% were positive for influenza A/H1
5% were positive for influenza B
23% were positive for rhinovirus
8% were positive for human metapneumovirus
5% were positive for adenovirus
4% were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Of specimens positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota’s 6 virology laboratories during week 16:
5 were positive for adenovirus
3 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
3 were positive for influenza A
3 were positive for influenza B
1 was positive for parainfluenza virus 3
1 was positive for enterovirus
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

 

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Re: Minnesota 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-17 (Two New Deaths; Total 26)

Re: Minnesota 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-17 (Two New Deaths; Total 26)

Week 17: Local
2 new deaths; total 26

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: 11.9% positive
PCR testing: 17.2% positive
Viral culture: 2 influenza A positives, 1 influenza B positive
The most commonly identified strain so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
17 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 17. Since the start of the influenza season, 543 people have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
2 deaths were identified during week 17. Since the start of the influenza season, 26 influenza-related deaths have been reported.
3 long-term care facilities (defined as skilled nursing facilities) reported confirmed outbreaks of influenza during week 17. Since the start of the season, 40 outbreaks of influenza have been reported.
6 schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 17. Since the start of the season, 88 outbreaks of ILI 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 0.59%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested from 4 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
24% were positive for rhinovirus
18% were positive for influenza, of these:
66% were positive for influenza A/H3
17% were positive for influenza A/H1
17% were positive for influenza B
11% were positive for human metapneumovirus
6% were positive for adenovirus
3% were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Of specimens positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota?s 6 virology laboratories during week 17:
6 were positive for adenovirus
5 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
2 were positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
2 were positive for influenza A
1 was positive for influenza B
1 was positive for parainfluenza virus 1
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

 

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Re: Minnesota 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-18 (Two New Deaths; Total 28)

Re: Minnesota 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-18 (Two New Deaths; Total 28)

Week 18: Sporadic
2 new deaths; total 28

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: 7.8% positive
PCR testing: 13.3% positive
Viral culture: 1 influenza A positive, 1 influenza B positive
The most commonly identified strain so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
6 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 18. Since the start of the influenza season, 550 people have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
2 deaths were identified during week 18. Since the start of the influenza season, 28 influenza-related deaths have been reported.
1 long-term care facility (defined as skilled nursing facilities) reported a confirmed outbreak of influenza during week 18. Since the start of the season, 41 outbreaks of influenza have been reported.
2 schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 18. Since the start of the season, 90 outbreaks of ILI 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 0.3%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested from 4 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
28% were positive for rhinovirus
20% were positive for influenza, of these:
79% were positive for influenza A/H3
14% were positive for influenza B
7% were positive for influenza A/H1
7% were positive for human metapneumovirus
3% were positive for adenovirus
1% were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
Of specimens positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota?s 6 virology laboratories during week 18:
4 were positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
2 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
1 was positive for adenovirus
1 was positive for influenza A
1 was positive for influenza B
1 was positive for parainfluenza virus 3
1 was positive for enterovirus
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

 

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Re: Minnesota 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-19 (Five Deaths Reported; Total 33)

Re: Minnesota 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-19 (Five Deaths Reported; Total 33)

Week 19: Sporadic
5 deaths reported; total 33

The percentage of tests positive for influenza during week 19 as reported from the MN Lab System (MLS) Laboratory Influenza Surveillance Program:
Rapid influenza testing: 7.0% positive
PCR testing: 7.8% positive
Viral culture: 1 influenza A positive
The most commonly identified strain so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
Since the start of the influenza season, 554 people have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
Since the start of the influenza season, 33 influenza-related deaths have been reported.
No long-term care facilities (defined as skilled nursing facilities) reported confirmed outbreaks of influenza during week 19. Since the start of the season, 41 outbreaks of influenza have been reported.
1 school reported an outbreak of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 19. Since the start of the season, 91 outbreaks of ILI 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 0.58%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested from 4 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
32% were positive for rhinovirus
11% were positive for influenza, of these:
60% were positive for influenza A/H3
40% were positive for influenza B
2% were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
Of specimens positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota?s 6 virology laboratories during week 19:
4 were positive for adenovirus
1 was positive for enterovirus
1 was positive for influenza A
1 was positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

 

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Re: Minnesota 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-20 (No New Deaths; Total 33)

Re: Minnesota 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-20 (No New Deaths; Total 33)

Week 20: Sporadic
No new deaths; total 33

The percentage of tests positive for influenza during week 20 as reported from the MN Lab System (MLS) Laboratory Influenza Surveillance Program:
Rapid influenza testing: 6.0% positive
PCR testing: 8.0% positive
Viral culture: no influenza positives
The most commonly identified strain so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
Since the start of the influenza season, 552 people have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
Since the start of the influenza season, 33 influenza-related deaths have been reported.
No long-term care facilities (defined as skilled nursing facilities) reported confirmed outbreaks of influenza during week 20. Since the start of the season, 41 outbreaks of influenza have been reported.
No schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 20. Since the start of the season, 91 outbreaks of ILI 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 0.72%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested from 4 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
27% were positive for rhinovirus
16% were positive for influenza, of these:
50% were positive for influenza A/H3
38% were positive for influenza B
13% were positive for influenza A subtype undetermined
6% were positive for human metapneumovirus (MPV)
4% were positive for adenovirus
Of specimens positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota?s 6 virology laboratories during week 20:
3 were positive for adenovirus
1 was positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
1 was positive for parainfluenza virus 3
1 was positive for rhinovirus
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

 

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Minnesota 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-27 (One Pediatric Death)

Week 27:
1 pediatric death; total 34 deaths (based on MMWR http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6127md.htm?s_cid=mm6127md_w)

The weekly influenza and respiratory activity statistics will not be updated until October, 2012.

MDH conducts routine influenza surveillance during the months of October through May, but it is not uncommon for influenza to circulate outside those months at low levels. MDH recommends that for the months of June ? September, providers continue to test for influenza by PCR or viral culture methods if patients present with clinical symptoms of influenza.
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html