Table 2.
Distribution of influenza viruses using culture and real‐time PCR in pharyngeal secretions of the Iranian Hajj pilgrims in 2009 (n = 275)
| Virus | Culture | Real time PCR |
|---|---|---|
| Influenza B | 17 (6·2%) | 20 (7·3%) |
| Influenza A (H3N2) | 5 (1·8%) | 8 (2·9%) |
| Pandemic influenza new (H1N1) | 3 (1·1%) | 5 (1·8%) |