Comparative global epidemiology of influenza, respiratory syncytial and parainfluenza viruses, 2010-2015.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To improve our understanding of the global epidemiology of common respiratory viruses by analysing their contemporaneous incidence at multiple sites.

Methods

2010-2015 incidence data for influenza A (IAV), influenza B (IBV), respiratory syncytial (RSV) and parainfluenza (PIV) virus infections were collected from 18 sites (14 countries), consisting of local (n = 6), regional (n = 9) and national (n = 3) laboratories using molecular diagnostic methods. Each site submitted monthly virus incidence data, together with details of their patient populations tested and diagnostic assays used.

Results

For the Northern Hemisphere temperate countries, the IAV, IBV and RSV incidence peaks were 2-6 months out of phase with those in the Southern Hemisphere, with IAV havin

SUBMITTER: Lam TT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7112594 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature