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PRO/AH/EDR> Influenza (08): USA (HI) H3N2v

Influenza H3N2 -- United StatesOne human infection with a novel influenza A virus was reported by Hawaii. This person was infected with an influenza A(H3N2) variant (A(H3N2)v) virus. The patient is a child under 18 years of age, was not hospitalized, and has recovered from their illness. While no exposure to swine has been reported to date, an investigation is ongoing into the source of the patient's infection. This is the 1st influenza A(H3N2)v virus infection detected in the United States since Read more [...]