Sentinel surveillance of acute respiratory infection (ARI) in children under five years old from 2015 to 2022 at a high-complexity health care institution in Cali, Colombia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Respiratory viral infections in children under five pose a significant public health challenge worldwide. Sentinel surveillance systems identify viral causes of acute respiratory infections (ARIs), providing real-time data to enhance public health strategies. This study analyses data from 2015-2022 from one of Colombia's principal sentinel surveillance centres for severe acute respiratory infection (SARI), located in a high-complexity hospital in the Pacific region. While findings reflect a specific local context, they offer valuable insights into viral circulation in a high burden setting and contribute to strengthening national and global surveillance efforts.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted, tracking cases from epidemiological week 1 of 2015 to we

SUBMITTER: Iles-Dorado E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12576863 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature