Prevalence of human respiratory syncytial virus infection in people with acute respiratory tract infections in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The epidemiology of human respiratory syncytial virus (HRSV) infection has not yet been systematically investigated in Africa. This systematic review and meta-analysis are to estimate the prevalence of HRSV infections in people with acute respiratory tract infections (ARTI) in Africa.

Method

We searched PubMed, EMBASE, Africa Journal Online, and Global Index Medicus to identify observational studies published from January 1, 2000, to August 1, 2017. We used a random-effects model to estimate the prevalence across studies. Heterogeneity (I² ) was assessed via the chi-square test on Cochran's Q statistic. Review registration: PROSPERO CRD42017076352.

Results

A total of 67 studies (154 000 participants) were included. Sixty (90%), seven (10%), and no studi

SUBMITTER: Kenmoe S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6185896 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature