Virological Surveillance of Influenza Viruses during the 2008-09, 2009-10 and 2010-11 Seasons in Tunisia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The data contribute to a better understanding of the circulation of influenza viruses especially in North-Africa.

Objective

The objective of this surveillance was to detect severe influenza cases, identify their epidemiological and virological characteristics and assess their impact on the healthcare system.

Method

We describe in this report the findings of laboratory-based surveillance of human cases of influenza virus and other respiratory viruses' infection during three seasons in Tunisia.

Results

The 2008-09 winter influenza season is underway in Tunisia, with co-circulation of influenza A/H3N2 (56.25%), influenza A(H1N1) (32.5%), and a few sporadic influenza B viruses (11.25%). In 2010-11 season the circulating strains are predominantly the 2009

SUBMITTER: El Moussi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3777972 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature