Abstract
Two distinct genetic clades of seasonal influenza A(H1N1) viruses have cocirculated in the recent seasons: clade 2B oseltamivir-resistant and adamantane-susceptible viruses, and clade 2C viruses that are resistant to adamantanes and susceptible to oseltamivir. We tested seasonal influenza A(H1N1) viruses collected in 2008-2010 from the United States and globally for resistance to antivirals approved by the Food and Drug Administration. We report 28 viruses with both adamantane and oseltamivir (dual) resistance from 5 countries belonging to 4 distinct genotypes. Because of limited options for antiviral treatment, emergence of dual-resistant influenza viruses poses a public health concern, and their circulation needs to be closely monitored.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 13-17 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Infectious Diseases |
Volume | 203 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2011 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Immunology and Allergy
- Infectious Diseases