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An epidemiologic surveillance study based on wastewater and respiratory specimens reveals influenza a virus prevalence and mutations in Taiyuan, China during 2023-2024.
BMC infectious diseases - 12 Nov 2024
Zhao Lifeng, Xu Jihong, Guo Jiane, Zhang Ping, Guo Xiaofang, Zuo Zhihong, Gao Li, Jia Zhao, Xue Puna, Wang Jitao
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BACKGROUND: Influenza is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Influenza A virus (IAV) is one of the most important pathogens causing influenza and often causes global pandemics due to its tendency to mutate. We aim to use epidemiology based on wastewater and respiratory specimens to understand the occurrence of influenza A virus infections in Taiyuan City. METHODS: A retrospective epidemiology surveillance...
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