Romania Influenza Reports 2013-2014

[Ronan Kelly]

Link to 2012-2013 thread: http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=195362

Link to Ministerul Sănătăţii http://www.ms.ro/?pag=34

The evolution of acute respiratory infections and influenza
Week 41/2013 (July - 10.13.2013)
From the Center for Surveillance and Control of Communicable Diseases National Institute of Public Health and the National Influenza Centre of Cantacuzino INCDMI shows that in week 41/2013, in Romania the intensity of influenza / acute respiratory infections is low, below basic without geographical spread.
In the second week of sentinel epidemiological surveillance type of current season there were 5 cases of clinically compatible with influenza disease but have not been confirmed as influenza laboratory Cantacuzino Institute.
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 ARI incidence per 100,000 population reported in the area covered by sentinel surveillance system was week 41/2013 of 749.8 % 000; 6 % higher value than that recorded in the same week of the previous season and 5.6 % lower than that recorded in the previous week . ARI incidence was below the value of 879.7 % 000 representing the national epidemic threshold calculated for the 2013-2014 season ;
 consultation rate by sentinel GPs was 6.1 % ( the highest percentage in the age group 0-1 years ) and the rate of 0.14 % home visits (most in those aged 0-1 years ) ;
 Total short-term sick leave granted in week 41/2013 was 516 , totaling 2770 days .
 In 7 counties ( Arges, Braila, Buzau , Harghita , Ilfov , Satu Mare and Sibiu ) exceeded the scope of ARI standard deviation calculated average incidence Sentinel system in week 41/2013 ( 794.1 % 000 ) . Arges, Braila, Buzau , Satu Mare, Sibiu to exceed the average incidence of ARI with a standard deviation .
 In a total of 26 counties ( 61.9 % of the counties participating in the surveillance system ) ARI incidence was below baseline at week 41/2013 .
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[Ronan Kelly]

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Evolution of acute respiratory infections and influenza
Week 46/2013 (11 - 17/11/2013 )
From the Center for Surveillance and Control of Communicable Diseases National Institute of Public Health and the National Center for Influenza in INCDMI Cantacuzino shows that in week 46/2013 , in Romania the intensity of influenza / acute respiratory infections is low , below the base without geographical spread .
In the seventh week of sentinel epidemiological surveillance type of the current season there have been 10 cases of clinically compatible illness with flu <ILI> but have not been confirmed as avian influenza laboratory Cantacuzino Institute ( all 10 samples were negative for influenza viruses ) .
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 The incidence of acute respiratory infections <ARI> , per 100,000 population in the area covered by sentinel surveillance system was week 46/2013 of 605.7 % 000 4.5 % lower value than that recorded in the same week previous season and 0.2 % higher than that recorded in the previous week . ARI incidence was below the value of 879.7 % 000 representing the national epidemic threshold calculated for the 2013-2014 season ;
 rate of consultations carried out by sentinel GPs was 5.9 % ( the highest percentage in the age group 0-1 years ) and the rate of home visits by 0.17 % (mostly in people aged 0-1 years ) ;
 Total short-term sick leave granted in week 46/2013 was 501 , totaling 2720 days .
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[Ronan Kelly]

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Evolution of acute respiratory infections and influenza
Week 47 /2013 ( 18 - 24/11/2013 )

From the Center for Surveillance and Control of Communicable Diseases National Institute of Public Health and the National Center for Influenza in INCDMI Cantacuzino shows that in week 47/2013 , in Romania the intensity of influenza / acute respiratory infections is low , below the base without geographical spread .

In the eighth week of sentinel epidemiological surveillance type of the current season there were 7 cases of clinically compatible illness with flu <ILI> but have not been confirmed as influenza laboratory Cantacuzino Institute ( all 7 samples were negative for influenza viruses ) .
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 The incidence of acute respiratory infections <ARI> , per 100,000 population in the area covered by sentinel surveillance system was week 47/2013 of 636.9 % 000 3.1 % lower value than that recorded in the same week previous season and 5.1 % higher than that recorded in the previous week S46/2013 . ARI incidence was below the value of 879.7 % 000 representing the national epidemic threshold calculated for the 2013-2014 season ;
 rate of consultations carried out by sentinel GPs was 5.9 % ( the highest percentage in the age group 0-1 years ) and the rate of home visits by 0.15 % (mostly in people aged 0-1 years ) ;
 Total short-term sick leave granted in week 47/2013 was 497 , totaling 2601 days .

In six counties ( Arges, Braila, Buzau , Harghita , Satu Mare and Sibiu ) ARI incidence exceeded one standard deviation calculated average incidence Sentinel system week 47/2013 ( 1038.7 % 000 ) .

In a total of 36 counties ( 85.7 % of the counties participating in the surveillance system ) ARI incidence was below baseline at week 47/2013 .
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[Ronan Kelly]

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Evolution of acute respiratory infections and influenza
Week 48/2013 ( 25.11 - 12.01.2013 )

From the Center for Surveillance and Control of Communicable Diseases National Institute of Public Health and the National Center for Influenza in INCDMI Cantacuzino shows that in week 48/2013 , in Romania the intensity of influenza / acute respiratory infections is low , below the base without geographical spread but slightly increasing trend .
In the ninth week of sentinel epidemiological surveillance type of the current season there were 8 cases of clinically compatible illness with flu <ILI> but have not been confirmed as influenza laboratory Cantacuzino Institute .
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? The incidence of acute respiratory infections <ARI> , per 100,000 population in the area covered by sentinel surveillance system was week 48/2013 of 678.9 % 000 23.9 % higher value than that recorded in the same week previous season and 6.6 % higher than that recorded in the previous week S47/2013 . ARI incidence was below the value of 879.7 % 000 representing the national epidemic threshold calculated for the 2013-2014 season ;
? rate consultations conducted by sentinel GPs was 5.7 % ( the highest percentage in the age group 0-1 years ) and the rate of home visits by 0.15 % (mostly in people aged 0-1 year);
? Total short-term sick leave granted in week 48/2013 was 560 , totaling 2421 days .
In seven counties ( Braila, Buzau , Gorj , Harghita, Ilfov , Satu Mare and Sibiu ) exceeded the scope of ARI standard deviation averaged within sentinel system in week 48/2013 ( 1129.2 % 000 ) .
In a total of 33 counties (78.5 % of the counties participating in the surveillance system ) ARI incidence was below baseline at week 48 /2013.
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[Ronan Kelly]

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Evolution of acute respiratory infections and influenza
Week 49/2013 ( 2.12 - 8.12.2013 )

From the Center for Surveillance and Control of Communicable Diseases National Institute of Public Health and the National Center for Influenza in INCDMI Cantacuzino shows that in week 49/2013 , in Romania the intensity of influenza / acute respiratory infections is low , below the base without geographical spread but growing trend .

In the tenth week of sentinel epidemiological surveillance type of the current season there were 11 cases of clinically compatible illness with flu <ILI> but have not been confirmed as influenza laboratory Cantacuzino Institute .
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 The incidence of acute respiratory infections <ARI> , per 100,000 population in the area covered by sentinel surveillance system was week 48/2013 of 746.2 % 000 18.6 % higher value than that recorded in the same week previous season ( S49/2012 ) and 9.9 % higher than that recorded in the previous week ( S48/2013 ) . ARI incidence was below the value of 879.7 % 000 representing the national epidemic threshold calculated for the 2013-2014 season ;
 rate of consultations carried out by sentinel GPs was 6.1 % ( the highest percentage in the age group 0-1 years ) and the rate of home visits by 0.15 % (mostly in people aged 0-1 year);
 Total short-term sick leave granted in week 49/2013 was 515 ( 560 in S48/2013 ) totaling 2421 days .
In seven counties ( Arges, Braila, Buzau , Harghita, Ilfov , Satu Mare and Sibiu ) exceeded the scope of ARI standard deviation averaged within sentinel system in week 49/2013 ( 1155.7 % 000 ) .
In a total of 29 counties ( 69 % of the counties participating in the surveillance system ) ARI incidence was below baseline at week 49/2013 .
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[Ronan Kelly]

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Evolution of acute respiratory infections and influenza
Week 52/2013 ( 23 to 29 December 2013 )
From the Center for Surveillance and Control of Communicable Diseases National Institute of Public Health and the National Center for Influenza in INCDMI Cantacuzino shows that in week 52/2013 in Romania influenza activity is sporadic , low intensity , incidence of acute respiratory infections falling within the expected level this week .
 Nationally, the total number of clinical conditions <ILI> compatible with influenza and respiratory infections ( 44 474 ) is 10% higher than that recorded in the same week of the previous season and 42.3 % lower than that registered the previous week ( mainly due to under - reporting of the winter holidays ) .
 In week 52/2013 there were 3 cases with national clinical conditions compatible with influenza <ILI> 4 times less than those recorded in week 52/2012 (12 cases ILI ) .
 The number of cases of severe acute respiratory infection <SARI> reported decreased 5 cases versus 10 cases in the previous week . Compared to the same period last year , the number of cases notified is less severe 4 .
 There were no SARI deaths this week ;
 Total deaths to date is 3 , any laboratory confirmed influenza .
Since the beginning of the season surveillance of respiratory infections , flu , SARI and until 12.30.2013 including flu were confirmed two cases:
- Two type A influenza viruses , of which:
 1 subtype H1 pdm09 and
 1 subtype H3
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Evolution of acute respiratory infections and influenza
Week 1/2014 ( 30.12.2013 - 01.05.2014 )

From the Center for Surveillance and Control of Communicable Diseases National Institute of Public Health and the National Center for Influenza in INCDMI Cantacuzino shows that in week 1/2014 in Romania influenza activity is sporadic , low intensity , incidence of acute respiratory infections falling within the expected level this week .

 Nationally, the total number of clinical conditions <ILI> compatible with influenza and respiratory infections ( 38 207 ) is 1.8% lower than that recorded in the same week of the previous season and 14.1% lower than that recorded in the previous week.

 In week 1/2014 there were 3 cases with national clinical conditions compatible with influenza <ILI> , 9.6 times less than those recorded in week 1/2013 ( 29 cases ILI ) .

 The number of cases of severe acute respiratory infection decreased <SARI> reported in 2 cases , compared to 5 cases in the previous week . Compared to the same period last year , the number of cases is less severe notified by 9 .

 There were no SARI deaths this week ;

 Total deaths to date is 3 , any laboratory confirmed influenza .
Since the beginning of the season surveillance of respiratory infections , flu , SARI and until 01.07.2014 including flu were confirmed three cases:
- 3 type A influenza viruses , of which:
 2 subtype H1 pdm09 and
 1 subtype H3
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Characterization of the first patient isolates indicated that they correspond to the vaccine .
Until 01/05/2014 375 682 people were vaccinated shot in risk groups , vaccine distributed by the Ministry of Health.

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[Ronan Kelly]

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Evolution of acute respiratory infections and influenza
Week 1/2014 ( 30.12.2013 - 01.05.2014 )

From the Center for Surveillance and Control of Communicable Diseases National Institute of Public Health and the National Center for Influenza in INCDMI Cantacuzino shows that in week 1/2014 in Romania influenza activity is sporadic , low intensity , incidence of acute respiratory infections falling within the expected level this week .

 Nationally, the total number of clinical conditions <ILI> compatible with influenza and respiratory infections ( 38 207 ) is 1.8% lower than that recorded in the same week of the previous season and 14.1% lower than that recorded in the previous week.
 In week 1/2014 there were 3 cases with national clinical conditions compatible with influenza <ILI> , 9.6 times less than those recorded in week 1/2013 ( 29 cases ILI ) .
 The number of cases of severe acute respiratory infection decreased <SARI> reported in 2 cases , compared to 5 cases in the previous week . Compared to the same period last year , the number of cases is less severe notified by 9 .
 There were no SARI deaths this week ;
 Total deaths to date is 3 , any laboratory confirmed influenza .
Since the beginning of the season surveillance of respiratory infections , flu , SARI and until 01.07.2014 including flu were confirmed three cases:
- 3 type A influenza viruses , of which:
 2 subtype H1 pdm09 and
 1 subtype H3
county
Cases influenza A, subtype H1 pdm09
Cases influenza A, subtype H3
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[Ronan Kelly]

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Evolution of acute respiratory infections and influenza
Week 2/2014 ( 01.06.2014 - 01.12.2014 )
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From the Center for Surveillance and Control of Communicable Diseases
National Institute for Public Health and the National Center for Influenza in INCDMI
Cantacuzino shows that in week 2/2014 in Romania influenza activity is
sporadic , low intensity , incidence of acute respiratory infections falling
the expected level this week .
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 In week 2/2014 there have been five confirmed cases nationwide flu : two with
Influenza virus type A, subtype H1 pdm09 and 3 H3 subtype influenza A virus . The five cases of
laboratory confirmed influenza occurred in unvaccinated persons shot.
 Nationally, the total number of clinical conditions compatible with influenza infections <ILI>
Respiratory ( 75.974 ) is 15.1% higher than that recorded in the same
week of the previous season and 1.9 % times higher than that recorded in
previous week (noting that in the previous week were
underreporting due to winter holidays and school holidays ) .
 Nationally there were 26 clinical illness compatible with influenza <ILI> , 2.2
times less than those recorded in week 2/2013 ( 57 cases ILI ) .
 The number of cases of severe acute respiratory infection <SARI> reported (10 cases)
3 was lower than the same period last year and higher than 8
previous week.
 To date there has been no confirmed flu death .
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Since the beginning of the season surveillance of acute respiratory infections , influenza and
Salt and until 13.01.2014 including flu were confirmed 8 cases :
- 8 type A influenza viruses , of which:
 4 subtype H1 pdm09 and
 4 subtype H3
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[Ronan Kelly]

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Evolution of acute respiratory infections and influenza
Week 4/2014 ( 01.20.2014 - 26.01.2014 )
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From the Center for Surveillance and Control of Communicable Diseases
National Institute for Public Health and the National Center for Influenza in INCDMI
Cantacuzino shows that in week 4/2014 in Romania influenza activity is
sporadic , low intensity , incidence of acute respiratory infections falling
the expected level this week .
 In week 4/2014 there have been five confirmed cases nationwide flu 4 with
Influenza virus type A, subtype H1 pdm09 ( in which case SARI ) and one influenza virus type A
H3 subtype . The five laboratory confirmed cases of influenza occurred in people
unvaccinated shot.
 Nationally, the total number of clinical conditions compatible with influenza infections <ILI>
Respiratory ( 85.754 ) is 8% higher than that recorded in the same
week of the previous season and 3.8 % higher than that recorded in
previous week.
 Nationally there were 17 clinical illness compatible with influenza <ILI> of 4.6
times less than those recorded in week 4/2013 ( 79 cases ILI ) .
 The number of cases of severe acute respiratory infection <SARI> reported (8 cases)
was 17 lower than the same period last year and 5 lower than
previous week.
 To date there has been no confirmed flu death .
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Since the beginning of the season surveillance of acute respiratory infections , influenza and
Salt and until 28.01.2014 , 19 were confirmed flu cases:
- 19 influenza viruses type A, of which:
 12 subtype H1 pdm09 and
 7 subtype H3
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[Ronan Kelly]

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Evolution of acute respiratory infections and influenza
Week 6/2014 ( 02.03.2014 - 02.09.2014 )
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From the Center for Surveillance and Control of Communicable Diseases
National Institute for Public Health and the National Center for Influenza in INCDMI
Cantacuzino shows that in week 6/2014 in Romania influenza activity is
low intensity , incidence of acute respiratory infections fits in the
expected this week .
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 In week 6/2014 there have been 15 confirmed cases nationwide influenza in
the 53 tested, of which 8 with influenza A ( H3) and 7 with influenza A ( H1) pdm09 .
Exceeding 10% of positive samples with the same influenza virus subtype indicates
a movement active community transmission of influenza. 14 confirmed flu cases
laboratory occurred in unvaccinated persons shot.
 Nationally, the total number of clinical conditions compatible with influenza infections <ILI>
Respiratory ( 76.034 ) is 21% lower than that recorded in the same
week of the previous season and 11.7 % lower than that recorded in
previous week.
 There were 41 national clinical conditions compatible with influenza <ILI> , 3.7
times less than those recorded in week 6/2013 ( 154 ILI cases ) .
 The number of cases of severe acute respiratory infection <SARI> reported (20 cases)
3 was lower than the same period last year and double the week
before.
 There were no new deaths confirmed influenza cases .
 Until now there were two deaths confirmed influenza A ( H1) pdm09 :
a woman , aged 50, from Mures , with medical conditions
preexisting unvaccinated shot ( did not follow the doctor's announcement
family) ;
a Man ​​, aged 45 years , Galati County with medical conditions
preexisting unvaccinated influenza ( medical contraindication ) .
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Since the beginning of the season surveillance of acute respiratory infections , influenza and
Salt and until 10.02.2014 , 39 were confirmed flu cases:
- 39 influenza viruses type A, of which:
 23 subtype H1 pdm09 and
 16 subtype H3
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[Ronan Kelly]

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Evolution of acute respiratory infections and influenza
Week 7/2014 ( 10.02.2014 - 16.02.2014 )
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From the Center for Surveillance and Control of Communicable Diseases
National Institute for Public Health and the National Center for Influenza in INCDMI
Cantacuzino shows that in week 7/2014 in Romania influenza activity is
low intensity , incidence of acute respiratory infections fits in the
expected this week .
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 In week 7/2014 there have been 21 confirmed cases nationwide flu ,
All influenza virus type A, subtype H3 11 and 10 with subtype H1 pdm09 .
 Nationally, the total number of clinical conditions compatible with influenza infections <ILI>
Respiratory ( 76.954 ) is 28.3 % lower than that recorded in the same
week of the previous season and 1.2 % lower than that recorded in
previous week.
 There were 23 national clinical conditions compatible with influenza <ILI> , 6.6
times less than those recorded in week 7/2013 ( 152 cases ILI ) .
 The number of cases of severe acute respiratory infection <SARI> reported ( 13 cases)
8 was lower than the same period last year and 7 lower than
previous week.
 There were 2 deaths in confirmed cases of influenza A ( H1) pdm09 :
 To date there were 4 deaths confirmed influenza A ( H1) pdm09 . in the last
week there were two of these deaths :
a woman , aged 43 years , from Mures, unvaccinated influenza because
a plurialergii ;
A woman aged 54 years, Arad with medical conditions
preexisting unvaccinated influenza ( default ) .
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Since the beginning of the season surveillance of acute respiratory infections , influenza and
Salt and until 17.02.2014 , 60 were confirmed flu cases:
- 60 type A influenza viruses , of which:
 33 subtype H1 pdm09 and
 27 subtype H3
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[Ronan Kelly]

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Evolution of acute respiratory infections and influenza
Week 8/2014 ( 17.02.2014 - 23.02.2014 )
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From the Center for Surveillance and Control of Communicable Diseases
National Institute for Public Health and the National Center for Influenza in INCDMI
Cantacuzino shows that in week 8/2014 in Romania influenza activity is
average intensity of acute respiratory morbidity being higher than
previous week, but fits in the expected level .
 In week 8/2014 there have been 29 confirmed cases nationwide with
influenza, of which 13 influenza virus type A, subtype H1pdm09 , 15 with influenza A ( H3)
and one influenza virus type B.
 Nationally, the total number of clinical conditions compatible with influenza <ILI> and
respiratory infection ( 80 699 ) is 29% lower than that recorded in
same week of the previous season and 4.8 % higher than that
in the preceding week .
 There were 58 national clinical conditions compatible with influenza <ILI> ,
3.2 times less than those recorded in week 8/2013 ( 190
ILI cases ) .
 The number of cases of severe acute respiratory infection <SARI> reported (11
cases) was 7 lower than the same period last year and 2 May
lower than the previous week.
 have been a death from a confirmed case of influenza virus A ( H1) pdm09 a
woman of 57 years , in Bihor county , with pre-existing medical conditions ,
unvaccinated shot.
Since the beginning of the season surveillance of acute respiratory infections , influenza and
SARI and until 10.02.2014 , 89 were confirmed flu cases:
 88 influenza viruses type A, of which:
 46 subtype H1 pdm09 , including 5 deaths ;
42  subtype H3, of which 0 deaths ;
 one type B influenza virus , of which 0 deaths.
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Evolution of acute respiratory infections and influenza
Week 9/2014 ( 02.24.2014 - 02.03.2014 )
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From the Center for Surveillance and Control of Communicable Diseases
National Institute for Public Health and the National Center for Influenza in INCDMI
Cantacuzino shows that in week 9/2014 in Romania influenza activity is
medium intensity, with local outbreaks ( Bihor county ) , respiratory morbidity
being increased acute than the previous week , but fits in the
expected.
 In week 9/2014 there have been 59 confirmed cases nationwide flu ,
of the 20 influenza A virus subtype H1pdm09 (including 7 cases SARI ), 34 virus
influenza A subtype H3 (of which 7 cases SARI ), 4 influenza virus type B and 1 case of
H1 and H3 coinfection ( SARI case ) .
 Nationally, the total number of clinical conditions compatible with influenza <ILI> and
respiratory infection ( 89 148 ) is 16.2% lower than that recorded in
same week of the previous season and 10.4% higher than the
in the preceding week .
 There were 85 national clinical conditions compatible with influenza <ILI> , 3.4
times less than those recorded in week 9/2013 ( 287 ILI cases ) .
 The number of cases of severe acute respiratory infection <SARI> reported (15 cases)
was 16 lower than the same period last year and higher than 4
previous week.
 There were two deaths in confirmed cases of influenza virus A ( H1) pdm09 :
a man of 73 years in Bucharest, with pre-existing medical conditions , unvaccinated
shot and a woman 53 years of Timis county with medical conditions
preexisting unvaccinated shot.
Since the beginning of the season surveillance of acute respiratory infections , influenza and
SARI and until 04.03.2014 were 148 confirmed influenza cases:
- 142 cases of avian influenza virus type A, of which:
 66 subtype H1 pdm09 , 7 deaths ;
76  subtype H3, of which 0 deaths ;
 1 coinfection H1pdm09 and H3, of which 0 deaths ;
- 5 type B influenza virus , of which 0 deaths.
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[Ronan Kelly]

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Evolution of acute respiratory infections and influenza
Week 10/2014 ( 03.03.2014 - 03.09.2014 )
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From the Center for Surveillance and Control of Communicable Diseases
National Institute for Public Health and the National Center for Influenza in INCDMI
Cantacuzino shows that in week 10/2014 in Romania influenza activity is
medium intensity, with local extension ( Bihor, D?mboviţa , Iasi , Mures and
Bucharest ) and sporadic cases in some counties , morbidity infections
acute respiratory being increased than the previous week , but fits in
the expected range .
 In week 10/2014 there have been 69 confirmed cases nationwide with
influenza, of which 29 influenza A virus subtype H1pdm09 ( of which 15 cases
<SARI> severe acute respiratory infection ), 40 influenza virus type A subtype H3 ( the
which 13 cases SARI ) .
 Nationally, the total number of clinical conditions compatible with influenza <ILI> and
respiratory infection ( 92 406 ) is 15.1% lower than that recorded in
same week of the previous season and 3.6% higher than the
in the preceding week .
 There were 118 national clinical conditions compatible with influenza <ILI> of
2.8 times less than those recorded in week 10/2013 ( 339
ILI cases ) .
 The number of cases of severe acute respiratory infection <SARI> reported ( 16 cases )
was 17 lower than the same period last year and higher than 1
the previous week.
 There were four deaths in confirmed cases of influenza virus
A ( H1) pdm09 :
a woman , aged 45, from Mures , with medical conditions
preexisting unvaccinated influenza ;
a woman , aged 63 years , in Bihor County , preexisting medical conditions ,
unvaccinated influenza ;
a woman , aged 53 years , in Bihor county , with medical conditions
preexisting unvaccinated influenza ;
a child, female , aged 2 years , in Dolj County without medical conditions
preexisting unvaccinated influenza ;
Since the beginning of the season surveillance of acute respiratory infections , influenza and
SARI and until 11.03.2014 were 217 confirmed influenza cases:
 211 cases of avian influenza virus type A, of which:
 95 subtype H1 pdm09 , with 11 deaths ;
116  subtype H3, of which 0 deaths ;
 1 coinfection H1pdm09 and H3, of which 0 deaths ;
 5 cases of avian influenza virus type B , in which 0 deaths.

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Evolution of acute respiratory infections and influenza
Week 11 /2014 ( 03.10.2014 - 16.03.2014 )
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From the Center for Surveillance and Control of Communicable Diseases
National Institute for Public Health and the National Center for Influenza in INCDMI
Cantacuzino shows that in week 11/2014 in Romania influenza activity is
medium intensity, with regional expansion in the south (Bucharest, D?mboviţa River )
and local ( Bihor, Iasi, Mures ) and sporadic cases in other counties ,
incidence of acute respiratory infections was higher than in week
before, but being in the expected range .
 In week 11/2014 there have been 60 confirmed cases nationwide flu ,
of the 19 influenza A virus subtype H1pdm09 (including 3 cases with infection
Severe acute respiratory <SARI> ) and 41 influenza virus type A subtype H3 (of which 4
SARI cases ) .
 Nationally, the total number of clinical conditions compatible with influenza infections <ILI>
Respiratory ( 101 032 ) is 11.6% lower than that recorded in the same
week of the previous season and 9.3 % higher than that recorded in
previous week.
 There were 122 national clinical conditions compatible with influenza <ILI> of 2.6
times less than those recorded in week 11/2013 ( 323 ILI cases ) .
 The number of cases of severe acute respiratory infection <SARI> reported ( 16 cases)
was 17 lower than the same period last year and higher than 1
previous week.
 There were four deaths in confirmed cases of influenza :
A man , aged 61 years , Suceava County with medical conditions
preexisting unvaccinated flu confirmed influenza virus A ( H3) ;
A man , aged 63 years , in Iasi , pre-existing medical conditions ,
flu shot , flu virus confirmed A ( H3) ;
A man , aged 72 years , Suceava County with medical conditions
preexisting unvaccinated flu confirmed influenza virus A ( H1) pdm09 ;
A man , aged 75 years , in Bihor county , with medical conditions
preexisting unvaccinated flu confirmed influenza virus A ( H3) .
Since the beginning of the season surveillance of acute respiratory infections , influenza and
SARI and until 18.03.2014 were 278 confirmed flu cases with 15 deaths :
- 211 cases of [] influenza virus type A, of which:
 114 pdm09 H1 subtype , of which 12 deaths ;
 158 subtype H3 , 3 deaths ;
 1 coinfection H1pdm09 and H3, of which 0 deaths ;
- 5 cases of [] influenza virus type B , in which 0 deaths.
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[Ronan Kelly]

Re: Romania Influenza Reports 2013-2014

Evolution of acute respiratory infections and influenza
Week 12/2014 ( 17.03.2014 - 03.23.2014 )
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From the Center for Surveillance and Control of Communicable Diseases
National Institute for Public Health and the National Center for Influenza in INCDMI
Cantacuzino shows that in week 12/ 2014 in Romania influenza activity is
medium intensity, with local development ( Constanta, Iasi , Mures ) with trend
regional expansion in the south (Bucharest, Olt ) and sporadic cases in other
counties, the incidence of acute respiratory infections was lower than in week
previous fits within the expected range .
 In week 12/2014 there have been 81 confirmed cases nationwide flu ,
of the 23 influenza A virus subtype H1pdm09 (including 2 cases with infection
Severe acute respiratory <SARI> ) and 50 influenza virus type A subtype H3 ( of which 5
SARI cases ) and 8 with influenza type B.
 Nationally, the total number of clinical conditions compatible with influenza infections <ILI>
Respiratory ( 98.859 ) is 7.4% lower than that recorded in the same
week of the previous season and 2.2% lower than that recorded in
previous week.
 There were 206 national clinical conditions compatible with influenza <ILI> of
16.3 % less than those recorded in week 12/2013 ( 246 cases
ILI ) .
 The number of cases of severe acute respiratory infection <SARI> reported (12 cases)
was 16 lower than the same period last year and higher than 1
previous week.
 There were 5 deaths in confirmed cases of influenza :
a woman aged 72 years, Iasi county , having pre-existing medical conditions ,
unvaccinated flu confirmed influenza with influenza A ( H3) ;
A man , aged 46, of Arad , with medical conditions
preexisting unvaccinated flu confirmed influenza virus A ( H1) pdm09 ;
a woman aged 31, from Bucharest , with medical conditions
preexisting unvaccinated influenza ,
a man aged 39, in Sibiu , with medical conditions
preexisting unvaccinated flu confirmed influenza virus A ( H1) pdm09 ;
a woman aged 65, from Bucharest , with medical conditions
preexisting unvaccinated flu confirmed with influenza A ( H3) .
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Since the beginning of the season surveillance of acute respiratory infections , influenza and
SARI and until 03.25.2014 were 359 confirmed flu cases with 20 deaths :
- 345 cases of avian influenza virus type A, of which:
 137 pdm09 H1 subtype , including 15 deaths ;
 208 subtype H3, of which 5 deaths ;
 1 coinfection A H1pdm09 and H3, of which 0 deaths ;
- 13 cases of influenza virus type B , in which 0 deaths.
...
Week 13/2014 ( 03.24.2014 - 30.03.2014 )
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From the Center for Surveillance and Control of Communicable Diseases
National Institute for Public Health and the National Center for Influenza in INCDMI
Cantacuzino shows that in week 13/2014 in Romania influenza activity is
low intensity , with local development ( counties Constanta, Iasi , Olt , Vrancea, Mures
Bucharest ) and sporadic cases in other counties , morbidity infections
acute respiratory being lower than the previous week , falling within
the expected range .
 In week 13/2014 there have been 57 confirmed cases nationwide with
influenza , 11 of influenza virus type A subtype H1pdm09 (of which 5 cases of infection
Severe acute respiratory <SARI> ) , 44 influenza virus type A subtype H3 ( 1 case
SARI ) and 2 influenza virus type B.
 Nationally, the total number of clinical conditions compatible with influenza <ILI> and
respiratory infection ( 92 118 ) is 2 % higher than that recorded in
same week of the previous season and 6.9 % lower than that registered
the previous week.
 There were 127 national clinical conditions compatible with influenza <ILI> of
1.7 times less than those recorded in week 13/2013 ( 218
ILI cases ) .
 The number of cases of severe acute respiratory infection <SARI> reported ( 13
cases) was 12 lower than the same period last year and May 1
higher than the previous week.
 There were six deaths confirmed influenza cases :
A man , aged 83 years , D?mboviţa County with medical conditions
background , the influenza vaccination status unknown confirmed influenza
A virus ( H3 ) ;
A man , aged 35, in Cluj County , with medical conditions
preexisting unvaccinated flu confirmed influenza virus A ( H1) pdm09 ;
A man , aged 62 years , from Mures , with medical conditions
preexisting unvaccinated flu confirmed influenza virus A ( H3) ;
a child , aged 11 months, male , from Bistrita Nasaud with
preexisting medical conditions , unvaccinated influenza confirmed influenza virus
A ( H1) pdm09 ;
a woman , aged 37 years , Hunedoara County with medical conditions
preexisting unvaccinated flu confirmed influenza virus A ( H1) pdm09 ;
A man , aged 48 years , from Mures , with medical conditions
preexisting unvaccinated flu confirmed influenza virus A ( H1) pdm09 .
Since the beginning of the season surveillance of acute respiratory infections , influenza and
SARI and until 01.04.2014 were 416 confirmed flu cases with 26 deaths :
- 400 cases of avian influenza virus type A, of which:
 148 pdm09 H1 subtype , of which 19 deaths ;
 252 subtype H3 , 7 deaths ;
 1 coinfection H1pdm09 and H3, of which 0 deaths ;
- 15 cases of avian influenza virus type B , in which 0 deaths.
...

Week 14/2014 ( 03.30.2014 - 06.04.2014 )
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From the Center for Surveillance and Control of Communicable Diseases
National Institute for Public Health and the National Center for Influenza in INCDMI
Cantacuzino shows that in week 14/2014 in Romania influenza activity is
low intensity and sporadic cases , the incidence of acute respiratory infections
lower than the previous week, falling within the expected range .
 In week 14/2014 there have been 17 confirmed cases nationwide flu ,
of which 11 influenza virus type A subtype H3 (including 1 case of acute respiratory infection
Severe <SARI> ) and 6 type A influenza virus under subtipare .
 Nationally, the total number of clinical conditions compatible with influenza <ILI> and
respiratory infection ( 72 779 ) is 9.9% lower than that recorded in
same week of the previous season and 21% lower than that recorded in
previous week.
 There were 58 national clinical conditions compatible with influenza <ILI> of
2.8 times less than those recorded in week 14/2013 ( 161 cases
ILI ) .
 The number of cases of severe acute respiratory infection <SARI> reported (8 cases)
6 was lower than the same period last year and 5 lower than
previous week.
 There were two deaths in confirmed cases of influenza :
a man aged 63 years, Iasi county , having pre-existing medical conditions ,
unvaccinated flu confirmed influenza virus A ( H3) ;
a woman , aged 47 years , in Bihor county , with medical conditions
preexisting unvaccinated flu confirmed influenza virus A ( H1) pdm09 ;
Since the beginning of the season surveillance of acute respiratory infections , influenza and
SARI and until 04.08.2014 were 433 confirmed cases of avian influenza , 28
deaths :
- 417 cases of avian influenza virus type A, of which:
 148 pdm09 H1 subtype , of which 20 deaths ;
 263 subtype H3, including 8 deaths ;
 1 coinfection H1pdm09 and H3, of which 0 deaths ;
- 15 cases of avian influenza virus type B , in which 0 deaths.
...
http://www.ms.ro/documente/Infectii Respiratorii Acute, Gripa si SARI 2014 sapt 14_13247_13196.pdf

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Re: Romania Influenza Reports 2013-2014

Evolution of acute respiratory infections and influenza
Week 15/2014 ( 04.07.2014 - 04.13.2014 )
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From the Center for Surveillance and Control of Communicable Diseases
National Institute for Public Health and the National Center for Influenza in INCDMI
Cantacuzino shows that in week 15/2014 in Romania influenza activity is
low intensity and sporadic cases , the incidence of acute respiratory infections
lower than the previous week, falling within the expected range .
*
 In week 15/2014 there have been 44 confirmed cases nationwide flu ,
of which 35 influenza virus type A subtype H3, 4 influenza virus type A ( H1) pdm09 3 virus
influenza A being subtipare and two influenza virus B.
 Nationally, the total number of clinical conditions compatible with influenza <ILI> and
respiratory infection ( 72 481 ) is 0.3 % lower than that recorded in
same week of the previous season and 0.5 % lower than that recorded in
previous week.
 There were 107 national influenza <ILI> clinical conditions compatible with
5.4 % less than those recorded in week 15/2013 ( 113 cases ILI ) .
 The number of cases of severe acute respiratory infection <SARI> reported (8 cases)
3 was lower than the same period last year and equal to one week
before.
 There were four deaths in confirmed cases of influenza virus infection :
a woman , aged 40, in Prahova County with medical conditions
preexisting unvaccinated flu confirmed influenza virus A ( H1) pdm09 ;
A man , aged 59 years , Cluj county , having medical conditions
preexisting unvaccinated flu confirmed influenza virus A ( H3) ;
a woman aged 60 years, Ilfov county with medical conditions
preexisting influenza unvaccinated negative H3, H1 subtipare being ;
a woman , aged 42 years , D?mboviţa County with medical conditions
preexisting confirmed influenza virus A ( H1) pdm09 .
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Since the beginning of the season surveillance of acute respiratory infections , influenza and
SARI and until 04.15.2014 were 477 confirmed cases of avian influenza , with 32
deaths :
- 459 cases of avian influenza virus type A, of which:
 152 H1 subtype pdm09 22 deaths
 1 negative H3 and H1 subtipare being deceased ;
 298 subtype H3, including 9 deaths ;
 8 under subtipare ;
 1 coinfection H1pdm09 and H3, of which 0 deaths ;
- 17 cases of avian influenza virus type B , in which 0 deaths.
...
http://www.ms.ro/documente/Infectii Respiratorii Acute, Gripa si SARI 2014 sapt 15_13256_13210.pdf