Transmission of Hemagglutinin D222G Mutant Strain of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Virus
- Authors: Puzelli, S; Facchini, M; Spagnolo, D; De Marco, MA; Calzoletti, L; Zanetti, A; Fumagalli, R; Tanzi, ML; Cassone, A; Rezza, G; Donatelli, I; Tramuto, F
- Publication year: 2010
- Type: Articolo in rivista (Articolo in rivista)
- Key words: Influenza; A/H1N1; Pandemic; Mutant; D222G
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/49827
Abstract
A pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus strain carrying the D222G mutation was identified in a severely ill man and was transmitted to a household contact. Only mild illness developed in the contact, despite his obesity and diabetes. The isolated virus reacted fully with an antiserum against the pandemic vaccine strain.