[PDF][PDF] The effect of Asian influenza on the outcome of pregnancy, Baltimore, 1957-1958

JMB Hardy, EN Azarowicz… - … Journal of Public …, 1961 - ajph.aphapublications.org
JMB Hardy, EN Azarowicz, A Mannini, DN Medearis Jr, RE Cooke
American Journal of Public Health and the Nations Health, 1961ajph.aphapublications.org
OF PREGNANCY, BALTIMORE, 1957-1958 Page 1 The epidemic of Asian influenza in 1957
provided an opportunity to study the possible effects of influenzal infection on the outcome of
pregnancy. The findings presented here are suggestive of an adverse effect, but the authors
indicate need forfurther study. THE EFFECT OF ASIAN INFLUENZA ON THE OUTCOME OF
PREGNANCY, BALTIMORE, 1957-1958 Janet MB Hardy, MDCM, FAPHA; Edward N.
Azarowicz, Ph.D.; Anna Mannini, Dr. Biol.; Donald N. Medearis, Jr., MD; and Robert E. Cooke …
Materials and Methods
1. Clinical and EpidemiologicObservations Influenza Type A2 virus (" Asian" strain) began to appear in Baltimore in late September, 1957, and by the end of October was widespread in the com-munity.
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