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The 2009 influenza A virus subtype H1N1 pandemic, a glance from Greece

Gregory Tsoucalas1, Markos Sgantzos2

  • 1History of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece.

Le Infezioni in Medicina
|December 25, 2016
PubMed

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The 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic significantly impacted Greece due to low vaccination rates and drug resistance. This study examines the pandemic

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • The 2009 influenza A (H1N1) pandemic posed a global health challenge, overwhelming healthcare systems.
  • Greece emerged as an epidemic center, influenced by low vaccination compliance, antiviral resistance, and economic factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the 2009 H1N1 pandemic from a Greek perspective.
  • To investigate factors contributing to Greece's central role in the pandemic.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search across Medline/PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar.
  • In-depth review of medical literature specific to Greece.

Main Results:

  • The study identified low vaccination uptake and antiviral resistance as key issues in Greece.
  • The economic climate of the time exacerbated the pandemic's impact.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the Greek experience provides insights into managing future influenza pandemics.
  • Greece's situation highlights the interplay of public health policy, virology, and socioeconomic conditions.

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