Title of article
Short Communication: Detection of an Oseltamivir-Resistant Pandemic Influenza A/H1N1 Virus in the United Arab Emirates
Author/Authors
Alfaresi, Mubarak Zayed Military Hospital - Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, United Arab Emirates , Albedwawi, Saif Zayed Military Hospital - Department of Infection Control, United Arab Emirates , Hag-Ali, Mohammed Zayed Military Hospital - Department of Public Health, United Arab Emirates
From page
97
To page
99
Abstract
We report the identification of an influenza A(H1N1) viral isolate found to be resistant to oseltamivir. This is the first report of resistance of H1N1 to this medication in the United Arab Emirates. Sequencing of the isolate showed that it has the H275Y mutation.
Keywords
Pandemic A , H1N1 virus , Oseltamivir resistance , Neuraminidase gene
Journal title
Medical Principles and Practice
Journal title
Medical Principles and Practice
Record number
2575548
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