Characterization of influenza infection in a high-income urban setting in Nairobi, Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Influenza viruses are an important cause of respiratory infections across all age groups. Information on occurrence and magnitude of influenza virus infections in different populations in Kenya however remains scanty, compromising estimation of influenza disease burden. This study examined influenza infection in an urban high-income setting in Nairobi to establish its prevalence and activity of influenza viruses, and evaluated diagnostic performance of a rapid influenza diagnostic test.

Methodology

A cross-sectional hospital-based study was conducted in six private health facilities located within high-income residential areas in Nairobi from January 2019 to July 2020. Patients of all ages presenting with influenza-like illness (ILI) were recruited into the study.

SUBMITTER: Miring'u G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9479273 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature