Article
Virological surveillance of influenza-like illness among children in Ghana, 2008-2010.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 15 Dec 2012
Bonney Joseph H K, Kronmann Karl C, Lindan Christina P, Asante Ivy A, Parbie Prince, Aboagye James, Amankwah Joseph, Odoom John Kofi, Adjabeng Michael, Nzussouo Ndahwouh Talla, Ahadzie Lawson, Barthel Robert Vince, Cornelius Clair, Amofah George, Oyofo Buhari, Ampofo William K
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The global annual attack rate for influenza is estimated to be 10%-20% in children, although limited information exists for Africa. In 2007, Ghana initiated influenza surveillance by routine monitoring of acute respiratory illness to obtain data on circulating strains. We describe influenza surveillance in children <11 years old who had influenza-like illness (ILI) from January 2008 to December 2010....
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