What are the characteristics of participatory surveillance systems for influenza-like-illness?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Seasonal influenza causes significant morbidity and mortality, with an estimated 9.4 million hospitalisations and 290 000-650 000 respiratory related-deaths globally each year. Influenza can also cause mild illness, which is why not all symptomatic persons might necessarily be tested for influenza. To monitor influenza activity, healthcare facility-based syndromic surveillance for influenza-like illness is often implemented. Participatory surveillance systems for influenza-like illness (ILI) play an important role in influenza surveillance and can complement traditional facility-based surveillance systems to provide real-time estimates of influenza-like illness activity. However, such systems differ in designs between countries and contexts, making it necessary to identi

SUBMITTER: Atkins N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10587643 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature