Epidemiology and genetic characterization of influenza viruses circulating in Bhutan in 2022.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Influenza (Flu) causes considerable morbidity and mortality globally, and in Bhutan, Flu viruses are a leading cause of acute respiratory infection and cause outbreaks during Flu seasons. In this study, we aim to analyze the epidemiology and the genetic characterization of Flu viruses circulated in Bhutan in 2022.

Method

Respiratory specimens were collected from patients who meet the case definition for influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) from sentinel sites. Specimens were tested for Flu and SARS-CoV-2 viruses by RT-PCR using the Multiplex Assay. Selected positive specimens were utilized for Flu viral genome sequencing by next-generation sequencing. Descriptive analysis was performed on patient demographics to see the prop

SUBMITTER: Dorji K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11407632 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature