Circulation of Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Morocco during 2014-2016: Findings from a sentinel-based virological surveillance system for influenza
East. Mediterr. health j
; 22(7): 482-489, 2016-07.
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ABSTRACT
Respiratory syncytial virus [RSV] is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in young infants, little was known on its circulation types and patterns in Morocco. We conducted a prospective study using sentinel-based influenza surveillance to detect RSV by real time PCR in patients with acute respiratory infections, enrolled during two seasons [2014/15, 2015/16]. During September 2014-April 2016, we obtained 1450 specimens, of which 267 [18.4%] tested positive for RSV. The proportion of positive RSV infection was higher in patients hospitalized with acute respiratory infection compared to those with mild symptoms in out-patient clinics. The proportion of RSV infection was highest in children aged 0-6 months [45%; P < 0.001]. Higher positivity rate was observed between months of December and March. RSV remains important viral etiological agent causing influenza-like illness and severe acute respiratory infections especially among infants in Morocco. Further surveillance, is required to understand better the risk factors of RSV infections
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Collection:
04-international_org
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WHOLIS
Main subject:
Respiratory Syncytial Viruses
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Respiratory Tract Infections
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Communicable Diseases
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Prospective Studies
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Risk Factors
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections
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Influenza, Human
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Morocco
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Africa
Language:
En
Journal:
East. Mediterr. health j
Year:
2016
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Article