Circulation and characterization of seasonal influenza viruses in Cambodia, 2012-2015.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Influenza virus circulation is monitored through the Cambodian influenza-like illness (ILI) sentinel surveillance system and isolates are characterized by the National Influenza Centre (NIC). Seasonal influenza circulation has previously been characterized by year-round activity and a peak during the rainy season (June-November).

Objectives

We documented the circulation of seasonal influenza in Cambodia for 2012-2015 and investigated genetic, antigenic, and antiviral resistance characteristics of influenza isolates.

Patients/methods

Respiratory samples were collected from patients presenting with influenza-like illness (ILI) at 11 hospitals throughout Cambodia. First-line screening was conducted by the National Institute of Public Health and the Armed Force

SUBMITTER: Horwood PF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6692578 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature