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Table 1. Reported Laboratory cases by sub-type for the Week ending March 6, 2010 (Week 9)
Serogroups
A
(non-typed) 181
A
(H1) 0
A
(H1N1) 129
A
(H3) 0
B 4
A or B
Untyped (rapid test) 2
Total 316

129 PCR and/or culture confirmed type A (H1N1) cases have been reported for week 9. A total of fourteen specimens were received by the State Public Health Laboratory for viral testing during week 9. Seven of the fourteen, or 50%, were positive for Influenza A. Seven, or 100% of the positive influenza A test results from the SPHL were 2009 H1N1 influenza. All seven were submitted by Sentinel Providers located in Jackson, Lawrence, Nodaway and Phelps County. ------------Serogroups week 8
A
(non-typed) 73
A
(H1)0
A
(H1N1) 3
A
(H3) 0
B 3
A or B Untyped (rapid test) 3
Total 82
Serogroups week 7
A
(non-typed) 43
A
(H1)0
A
(H1N1) 8
A
(H3) 0
B 7
A or B Untyped (rapid test) 17
Total 75
http://www.dhss.mo.gov/Influenza/Week90910.pdf

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Is not week 10 usually our peak in the US for flu? I know it has not been normal but it will peak again soon.

Since the week ending January 16, 2010 (week 2) an upward trend has been observed for the percentage of patient visits for influenza-like-illness. For the week ending March 6, 2010 (week 9) 3.92% was reported which is above Missouri’s baseline of 2.47%. This is also above the previous two flu seasons for week 9. http://www.dhss.mo.gov/Influenza/Week90910.pdf

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"The single biggest threat to man's continued dominace on the planet is the virus." Joshua Lederburg. PhD