Acute hepatitis of unknown etiology among children, pathogenic avian influenza
PICNet continues to work with key partners and stakeholders in providing infection prevention and control guidance in health care settings. Updated and consolidated information on emerging pathogens and communicable diseases are available on clicking on the links below: Acute hepatitis of unknown etiology and adenovirus among children Pathogenic avian influenza ...
Influenza A(H3N2) and RSV Activity Still High in BC
The BCCDC's latest Influenza Surveillance Bulletin reports that flu activity remained high in BC during the second week of 2017 (January 8 to 14, 2017), suggesting that the epidemic peak has not yet been reached this season. A(H3N2) has been the dominant subtype so far this season, but respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity also remains elevated. Since the last bulletin one week ago, 30 new influenza outbreaks were reported. Cumulatively, 113 facility influenza...
BC Influenza Surveillance Bulletin: Increased RSV Activity
From BCCDC: Seasonal Influenza Circulation, with Increasing RSV Activity in BC During weeks 48-49 (November 27 to December 10, 2016), seasonal influenza activity was observed in BC. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity continued to increase during this period, notably at the BC Children’s and Women’s Health Centre Laboratory where over one-third of tests were RSV positive in weeks 48-49. At the BCCDC Public Health Laboratory, influenza positivity increased from 7% in week...