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
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
