Incidence of influenza virus-associated Severe Acute Respiratory Infections in three districts in 2018 at Gharbia governorate, Egypt
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19590925 |
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| Authors | Hossam Hassan (0000-0003-2345-0314, Yonsei University, corresponding author), Amr Kandeel (Ministry of Health and Population, corresponding author), Manal Fahim (0000-0002-7206-4818, Ministry of Health and Population, corresponding author), Hanaa Abu Elsood (Ministry of Health and Population, corresponding author), Shereen Elghazaly (0000-0002-2543-1785, Ministry of Health and Population, corresponding author), Reham Kamel (0000-0001-6973-2662, Ministry of Health and Population, corresponding author), Sahar El Shourbagy (Ministry of Health and Population, corresponding author), Salma Afifi (0000-0001-7705-5999, Ministry of Health and Population, corresponding author), Mohamed Abdel Fattah (0000-0003-3606-739X, Ministry of Health and Population, corresponding author), Miyoung Choi (0000-0002-2424-9965, National Evidenc- based healthcare Collaborating Agency, corresponding author), G Lee (0000-0003-4847-2421, Yonsei University, corresponding author), Sang Gyu Lee, Vasuki Rajaguru (0000-0003-2519-2814, Yonsei University Health System, corresponding author), Whiejong Han (0000-0001-7183-0421, Yonsei University, corresponding author) |
| Editors | Sukanta Chowdhury (0000-0003-3053-4241) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | e0003152 |
| Publication date | 2024-05-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | PLOS Global Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2767-3375 • E-ISSN: 2767-3375 |
| Publisher | Public Library of Science (PLoS) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1371/journal.pgph.0003152 |
| PMID | 38701044 |
| OpenAlex | W4396626100 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 22 |
Aims Influenza remains a contributor to substantial global morbidity and mortality. There is very limited data on disease burden in Egypt. The purpose of this study was to estimate the incidence of influenza-associated Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) in three districts in Gharbia governorate in 2018. Methods This study Followed the World Health Organization (WHO) manual for estimating disease burden associated with seasonal influenza. The hospital admission database was screened for SARI patients in three districts at Gharbia governorate in 2018. A hospital admission survey (HAS) was used to define the catchment population. The incidence rate estimation was computed as the number of influenza-positive SARI cases per 100,000 population. Results A total of 180 SARI cases were identified in the catchment area. The median age was 23 years [IQR: 2–53], and 45% were males. Out of the total SARI cases, 33.3% influenza was confirmed by the laboratory test of RP-PCR. Influenza A(H3N2) virus predominated representing 55.0% of patients, thanA(H1N1) 26.7% and Flu-B virus 18.3%. Influenza prevailed in winter and spring; no deaths from influenza were reported. The annual incidence of influenza-associated SARIs found higher in Conclusion The WHO Manual for estimating disease burden associated with seasonal influenza was successfully operationalized in the three districts of Gharbia governorate. It can be used in other districts. A considerable burden was associated with influenza viruses requiring hospitalization, especially among the older adult group
Disease burden · Environmental health · Population · Influenza Virus Research Studies · Medicine · Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections · Respiratory viral infections research · Epidemiology · Internal Medicine
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |