Contact Tracing for Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 Virus–infected Passenger on International Flight

Abstract

In April 2009, influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 virus infection was confirmed in a person who had been symptomatic while traveling on a commercial flight from Mexico to the United Kingdom. Retrospective public health investigation and contact tracing led to the identification of 8 additional confirmed cases among passengers and community contacts of passengers.

Keywords

• pandemic
• influenza A(H1N1)pdm09
• in-flight exposure
• international flights
• contact tracing
• transmission