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Community transmission of influenza A (H1N1)v virus at a rock festival in Belgium, 2-5 July 2009

Journal article
Abstract: 
On 6 July 2009 the Belgian enhanced surveillance system for influenza-like illness among travellers returning from influenza A(H1N1)v affected areas detected a case linked to a rock festival which took place on 2-5 July. The health authorities implemented communication and control measures leading to the detection of aditional cases. This paper describes the outbreak and its impact on the management of the influenza pandemic in Belgium.
Authors: 
I Gutiérrez A LitzrothS HammadiH Van OyenC GérardE RobesynJ BotsM T FaidherbeF Wuillaume EurosurveillanceVolume 14Issue 3106 August 2009
Category: 
Investigation