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While we’ve heard very little over the past two months regarding the small number H3N3v (formerly called trH3N2) cases detected last fall across five states, the CDC continues update their guidance information, and has taken steps towards developing a seed vaccine.
This novel swine-origin virus is a reassortant between swine H3N2 and the 2009 H1N1 virus, and while it does not appear to be transmitting efficiently, some human-to-human transmission is suspected.
A sampling of earlier blogs on this emerging virus include:
WHO Comment: Testing For Novel Flu Viruses
Branswell On The New trH3N2 Flu Virus
CIDRAP: New Details In The trH3N2 Story
CDC Update On Iowa trH3N2 Cases
The CDC, in partnership with Medscape, produces a series of Expert Commentary videos aimed at physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.
Earlier this week they posted an Expert Commentary video on the H3N2v virus. Follow the link below to watch:
Variant H3N2 Influenza Virus: What You Should Know
Michael Jhung, MD, MPH
