Haze and influenza A virus: Coincidence or causation?

We previously reported the public health implications and consequences of an unprecedented dense haze that shrouded a significant portion of China. We reported that this atmospheric phenomenon was accompanied by an increase in respiratory diseases, and we described the new challenges for disease con...

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Published in:American journal of infection control 2016-08, Vol.44 (8), p.959-960
Main Authors: Pan, Qingchun, MS, Tang, Zhenghao, MD, Yu, Yongsheng, MD, Xi, Min, MS, Zang, Guoqing, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Air Pollution - analysis
Antiviral Agents - therapeutic use
Child
Child, Preschool
China - epidemiology
Disease control
Disease Outbreaks
Disease prevention
Environmental quality
Female
Health hazards
Humans
Infection Control
Infectious Disease
Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype - pathogenicity
Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype - physiology
Influenza, Human - drug therapy
Influenza, Human - epidemiology
Influenza, Human - pathology
Influenza, Human - virology
Male
Oseltamivir - therapeutic use
Public health
Respiratory diseases
Smog - analysis
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Summary:We previously reported the public health implications and consequences of an unprecedented dense haze that shrouded a significant portion of China. We reported that this atmospheric phenomenon was accompanied by an increase in respiratory diseases, and we described the new challenges for disease control and prevention that were facing the Chinese medical community because of the poor air quality. Unfortunately, 2 years later, the heavy haze has returned. According to the China Meteorological Administration, the most severe haze occurred during the months of November and December 2015.
ISSN:0196-6553
1527-3296
DOI:10.1016/j.ajic.2016.02.035