Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3405970 | Journal of Infection and Public Health | 2012 | 4 Pages |
SummaryIn 2009, a novel influenza A (H1N1) virus emerged and rapidly spread around the world, leading to a pandemic. In contrast to the high rate of primary infection, reinfection with influenza A (H1N1) 2009 is rather rare. In this report, we describe a case of influenza A (H1N1) 2009 reinfection that occurred within an interval of 5 months in Thailand.
► We describe a case of influenza A (H1N1) 2009 reinfection that occurred within an interval of 5 months in Thailand. ► Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 reinfection is possible; however, the severity of disease was significantly lower upon reinfection. ► Our finding suggests the possibility of a sub-optimal immune response that failed to provide protection after exposure to the first natural infection.