Journal article

Circulation and characterization of seasonal influenza viruses in Cambodia, 2012-2015

PF Horwood, EA Karlsson, SV Horm, S Ly, S Heng, S Chin, C Darapheak, D Saunders, L Chanthap, S Rith, Y Phalla, KL Chea, B Sar, A Parry, V Ieng, R Tsuyouka, YM Deng, AC Hurt, IG Barr, N Komadina Show all

Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses | WILEY | Published : 2019

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Abstract

Background: Influenza virus circulation is monitored through the Cambodian influenza-like illness (ILI) sentinel surveillance system and isolates are characterized by the National Influenza Centre (NIC). Seasonal influenza circulation has previously been characterized by year-round activity and a peak during the rainy season (June-November). Objectives: We documented the circulation of seasonal influenza in Cambodia for 2012-2015 and investigated genetic, antigenic, and antiviral resistance characteristics of influenza isolates. Patients/Methods: Respiratory samples were collected from patients presenting with influenza-like illness (ILI) at 11 hospitals throughout Cambodia. First-line scree..

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