Seasonal transmission potential and activity peaks of the new influenza A(H1N1): a Monte Carlo likelihood analysis based on human mobility

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>On 11 June the World Health Organization officially raised the phase of pandemic alert (with regard to the new H1N1 influenza strain) to level 6. As of 19 July, 137,232 cases of the H1N1 influenza strain have been officially confirme...

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Main Authors: Paolotti Daniela, Ramasco Jose J, Poletto Chiara, Bajardi Paolo, Goncalves Bruno, Hu Hao, Balcan Duygu, Perra Nicola, Tizzoni Michele, Broeck Wouter, Colizza Vittoria, Vespignani Alessandro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-09-01
Series:BMC Medicine
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/7/45