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2590779 
Journal Article 
Does viral interference affect spread of influenza? 
Linde, A; Rotzén-Ostlund, M; Zweygberg-Wirgart, B; Rubinova, S; Brytting, M 
2009 
Yes 
Eurosurveillance
ISSN: 1025-496X
EISSN: 1560-7917 
14 
40 
2-4 
English 
19822124 
WOS:000271463600001 
This short communication hypothesises that rhinovirus epidemics occurring after start of school may interfere with the spread of influenza during the period when warm and humid climate decreases the influenza spread by aerosol. Limited laboratory data supporting this hypothesis are included in the article, but the report is written mainly to stimulate interest and research concerning the possibility that viral interaction may affect influenza epidemiology.