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2327. 2018–2019 Seasonal Epidemiology of Infections Caused by Influenza Viruses and RSV in Ecuadorean Children Less than 5 Years of Age Residing at Opposite Extremes of Elevation.

Abstract:

Background The epidemiology of ambulatory acute respiratory tract infections (ARTI) caused by influenza viruses and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in young children is not well described in Ecuador. The seasonality of these infections vary across and within tropical countries experiencing different climates. Understanding trends that differ from one region to the next is needed to optimize implementation of effective preventive measures. Methods This 5-year prospective study compares the epidemiology of ARTI caused by influenza and RSV in children from Machala (6 m) and Quito (2,832 m), Ecuador. Children < 5 years presenting with ARTI for≤ 7 days are eligible. Demographic and clinical data are gathered and a nasopharyngeal sample is collected for diagnostic testing using the Biofire FilmArray® respiratory panel platform that allows for the detection of 17 viruses. Results Between July 2018 and March …

Año de publicación:

2019

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    Tipo de documento:

    Other

    Estado:

    Acceso abierto

    Áreas de conocimiento:

    • Epidemiología
    • Epidemiología
    • Salud pública

    Áreas temáticas:

    • Medicina forense; incidencia de enfermedades
    • Anatomía humana, citología, histología

    Contribuidores:

    Esteban Ortiz-PradoEsteban Ortiz-Prado