Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Surveillance in Marginalized Populations, Tijuana, Mexico

Abstract

To detect early cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 infection, in 2009 we surveyed 303 persons from marginalized populations of drug users, sex workers, and homeless persons in Tijuana, Mexico. Six confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 were detected, and the use of rapid, mobile influenza testing was demonstrated.

Keywords

• Viruses
• influenza
• respiratory infections
• pandemic (H1N1) 2009
• surveillance
• at-risk populations