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Keith E. Jensen, Ph.D.

J Am Med Assoc. 1957;164(18):2025-2029.

Abstract
• Four major immunological types of virus (A, B, C, and D) are now known to cause influenza; each comprises a completely distinct group. Within type A are variants with marked antigenic differences, and groups of these strains comprise sets or families. In May, 1957, representative strains from a new set, now termed Far East (FE) or Asian influenza A were isolated from epidemics of influenza in Singapore. Only slight antigenic similarity is evident between the FE viruses and other type A influenza strains. Serologic diagnosis may be made with either hemagglutination-inhibition or complement-fixation tests with the new antigens.

Author Affiliations
Montgomery, Ala.

From the Communicable Disease Center, Public Health Service, U. S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.

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