Update: influenza activity -- United States and worldwide, May 18-September 20, 2014

MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Oct 3;63(39):861-4.

Abstract

During May 18-September 20, 2014, the United States experienced low levels of seasonal influenza activity overall. Influenza A (H1N1)pdm09 (pH1N1), influenza A (H3N2), and influenza B viruses were detected worldwide and were identified sporadically in the United States. In August, two influenza A (H3N2) variant viruses (H3N2v) were detected in Ohio. This report summarizes influenza activity in the United States and worldwide during May 18-September 20, 2014.

MeSH terms

  • Global Health / statistics & numerical data*
  • Humans
  • Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype* / isolation & purification
  • Influenza A Virus, H3N2 Subtype* / genetics
  • Influenza A Virus, H3N2 Subtype* / isolation & purification
  • Influenza B virus* / isolation & purification
  • Influenza, Human / epidemiology*
  • Population Surveillance*
  • Seasons
  • United States / epidemiology