Molecular epidemiology of influenza, RSV, and other respiratory infections among children in Qatar: A six years report (2012–2017)
- Al-Romaihi, Hamad E.
- Smatti, Maria K.
- Al-Khatib, Hebah A.
- Coyle, Peter V.
- Ganesan, Nandakumar
- Nadeem, Shazia
- Farag, Elmoubasher A.
- Al Thani, Asmaa A.
- Al Khal, Abdullatif
- Al Ansari, Khalid M.
- Al Maslamani, Muna A.
- Yassine, Hadi M.
DOIAbstract
Background: Studies on the etiology of respiratory infections among children in Qatar and surrounding countries are limited. Objectives: To describe the prevalence and seasonality of RSV, influenza, and other respiratory pathogens among children in Qatar. Methods: We retrospectively collected and analyzed data of 33,404 children (<15 years) presented with influenza-like illness from 2012 to 2017. Results: At least one respiratory pathogen was detected in 26,138 (78%) of patients. Together, human rhinoviruses (HRV), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and influenza viruses comprised nearly two-thirds of all cases, affecting 24%, 19.7%, and 18.5%, respectively. A prevalence of 5-10% was recorded for adenovirus, parainfluenza viruses (PIVs), hu...
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