Drug-Resistant Pandemic (H1N1) 2009, South Korea

Drug-Resistant Pandemic (H1N1) 2009, South Korea

Eleven patients with drug-resistant pandemic (H1N1) 2009 were identified in South Korea during May 2009–January 2010. Virus isolates from all patients had the H275Y mutation in the neuraminidase gene. One isolate had the I117M mutation. Of the 11 patients, 6 were <59 months of age, and 5 had unde...

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Main Authors: Soo Youn Shin, Chun Kang, Jin Gwack, Joon Hyung Kim, Hyun Su Kim, Young A Kang, Ha Gyung Lee, Jin Seok Kim, Jong-Koo Lee, Sung-Han Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2011-04-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus
influenza
viruses
oseltamivir
antimicrobial resistance
antiviral drugs
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/17/4/10-1467_article
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Summary:Eleven patients with drug-resistant pandemic (H1N1) 2009 were identified in South Korea during May 2009–January 2010. Virus isolates from all patients had the H275Y mutation in the neuraminidase gene. One isolate had the I117M mutation. Of the 11 patients, 6 were <59 months of age, and 5 had underlying immunosuppressive conditions.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059

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