Human Case of Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Infection in Wisconsin
Author Information
Author(s): Alexandra P. Newman, Erik Reisdorf, Jeanne Beinemann, Timothy M. Uyeki, Amanda Balish, Bo Shu, Stephen Lindstrom, Jenna Achenbach, Catherine Smith, Jeffrey P. Davis
Primary Institution: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Hypothesis
What is the impact of swine influenza A (H1N1) triple reassortant virus infection in humans?
Conclusion
A 17-year-old boy experienced a mild respiratory illness due to swine influenza A (H1N1) and fully recovered.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had direct exposure to freshly killed pigs.
- The patient experienced mild respiratory symptoms and recovered fully.
- Serologic testing suggested an immune response to the swine influenza virus.
Takeaway
A boy got sick after helping to butcher pigs, but he got better quickly.
Methodology
The case was diagnosed using rapid influenza diagnostic tests and confirmed through viral culture and genomic sequencing.
Limitations
The study could not confirm swine influenza in the pigs due to delays in testing.
Participant Demographics
The participant was a previously healthy 17-year-old boy.
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