Guidance

Influenza: antiviral susceptibility surveillance and diagnosis of resistance

Summarises incidence and mechanisms of NAI resistance in seasonal influenza viruses and availability of NAI susceptibility testing in UK.

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Surveillance and laboratory testing of influenza neuraminidase inhibitor resistance

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This information is for laboratory scientists, clinicians and public health practitioners with responsibility for:

  • influenza virus diagnostic testing
  • the management of patients receiving neuraminidase inhibitor (NAI) prophylaxis
  • treatment or investigation of influenza virus outbreaks
Published 17 October 2011
Last updated 20 November 2018 + show all updates
  1. Replaced 2016 document with a revised version.

  2. Updated with latest guidance.

  3. First published.