Weekly Virus /
Microbiology Update 2009
The following weekly report is a listing of pathogens
detected at the St. Louis Children’s Hospital laboratory. Total tests and
positive tests include fluorescent antibody (FA) testing, enzyme immunoassay
(EIA) testing and cultures. This information is provided for use by physicians
and other health-care professionals. If you are a parent reviewing this
information and suspect that your child has any of these viruses, it is
important for you to contact your child’s physician.
November
8 – November 14
|
Pathogens Detected |
Total Tests Current Week |
Positive Tests Current Week |
Total Tests Season-to-Date* |
Positive tests Season-to Date* |
|
235 |
0 |
4172 |
6 |
|
|
235 |
19 |
4172 |
370 |
|
|
235 |
0 |
4172 |
1 |
|
|
Rapid
Influenza Influenza
A virus Influenza
B virus |
45 45 |
9 1 |
1921 1921 |
454 4 |
|
235 |
5 |
4172 |
98 |
|
|
235 |
4 |
4172 |
31 |
|
|
235 |
5 |
4172 |
83 |
|
|
98 |
5 |
1643 |
15 |
|
|
13 |
1 |
868 |
85 |
|
|
0 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
|
|
15 |
0 |
764 |
64 |
*The
season for viral respiratory pathogens and rotavirus extends from July 1-June
30 yearly.
The season
for enterovirus and pertussis extends from January 1- December 31 yearly.
*Human
Metapneumovirus testing was implemented on November 5, 2007.
November 2009