Horizontal transmission of novel H1N1/09 influenza virus in a newborn: Myth or fact?

Abstract

Horizontal transmission of H1N1/09 virus infection is very common however; transmission through this route has not been reported in newborns. To our knowledge, this is the first case report of newborn who acquired infection of novel H1N1/09 virus horizontally through asymptomatic family members or hospital staff during epidemic period in Kolkata, India. Baby recovered without antiviral therapy but received antibiotic for bacterial co-infection.

Keywords

• Newborn
• Pandemic H1N1/09
• Horizontal transmission
• Respiratory droplets