Pandemic (H1N1) 2009, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 2009-March 2010

Emerg Infect Dis. 2011 Feb;17(2):292-5. doi: 10.3201/eid1702.101007.

Abstract

To ascertain characteristics of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus infection, we reviewed medical records for all suspected or confirmed cases reported in Abu Dhabi during May 2009-March 2010. Overall case-fatality rate was 1.4/100,000 population. Most patients who died had ≥1 risk factor, and female decedents were considerably younger than male decedents.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype / genetics
  • Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype / isolation & purification
  • Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype / pathogenicity*
  • Influenza, Human / epidemiology*
  • Influenza, Human / mortality
  • Influenza, Human / physiopathology
  • Influenza, Human / virology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pandemics*
  • Risk Factors
  • United Arab Emirates / epidemiology
  • Young Adult