The epidemiology and severity of respiratory viral infections in a tropical country: Ecuador, 2009–2016

Background: Respiratory viral infections (RVI) are a leading cause of mortality worldwide. We compared the epidemiology and severity of RVI in Ecuador during 2009–2016. Methods: Respiratory specimens collected within the national surveillance system were tested for influenza viruses, respiratory syn...

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Main Authors: Saverio Caini, Doménica de Mora, Maritza Olmedo, Denisses Portugal, María A. Becerra, Marcela Mejía, María C. Pacurucu, Jenny Ojeda, Guglielmo Bonaccorsi, Chiara Lorini, John Paget, Alfredo Bruno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-05-01
Series:Journal of Infection and Public Health
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876034118303204