Viral shedding, clinical history and transmission of influenza

Hong Kong Med J. 2013 Jun:19 Suppl 4:19-23.

Abstract

1. During influenza infections, most viral shedding occurs within a few days of illness onset. 2. Children may be more infectious than adults because they shed more virus. 3. The degree of viral shedding (infectiousness) correlates with symptoms and tympanic temperature.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Body Temperature
  • Child
  • Cluster Analysis
  • Fever / virology*
  • Humans
  • Influenza, Human / transmission
  • Influenza, Human / virology*
  • Time Factors
  • Tympanic Membrane
  • Virus Shedding*