Community transmission of influenza A (H1N1)v virus at a rock festival in Belgium, 2-5 July 200936827
Gutierrez, I. Hammadi, S. Gerard, C. Robesyn, E. Bots, J. Faidherbe, M.T. Wuillaume, Françoise
Gutierrez, I.
Hammadi, S.
Gerard, C.
Robesyn, E.
Bots, J.
Faidherbe, M.T.
Wuillaume, Françoise
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On 6 July 2009 the Belgian enhanced surveillance system for influenza-like illness among travellers returning from influenza A(H1N1)v affected areas detected a case linked to a rock festival which took place on 2-5 July. The health authorities implemented communication and control measures leading to the detection of additional cases. This paper describes the outbreak and its impact on the management of the influenza pandemic in Belgium
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2009-08-06
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