Deaths Associated with Respiratory Syncytial and Influenza Viruses among Persons ≥5 Years of Age in HIV-Prevalent Area, South Africa, 1998–2009
We estimated deaths attributable to influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) among persons >5 years of age in South Africa during 1998–2009 by applying regression models to monthly deaths and laboratory surveillance data. Rates were expressed per 100,000 person-years. The mean annual numbe...
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| author | Cheryl Cohen Sibongile Walaza Cecile Viboud Adam L. Cohen Shabir A. Madhi Marietjie Venter Claire von Mollendorf Jocelyn Moyes Johanna M. McAnerney Stefano Tempia |
| author_facet | Cheryl Cohen Sibongile Walaza Cecile Viboud Adam L. Cohen Shabir A. Madhi Marietjie Venter Claire von Mollendorf Jocelyn Moyes Johanna M. McAnerney Stefano Tempia |
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| description | We estimated deaths attributable to influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) among persons >5 years of age in South Africa during 1998–2009 by applying regression models to monthly deaths and laboratory surveillance data. Rates were expressed per 100,000 person-years. The mean annual number of seasonal influenza–associated deaths was 9,093 (rate 21.6). Persons >65 years of age and HIV-positive persons accounted for 50% (n = 4,552) and 28% (n = 2,564) of overall seasonal influenza-associated deaths, respectively. In 2009, we estimated 4,113 (rate 9.2) influenza A(H1N1)pdm09–associated deaths. The mean of annual RSV-associated deaths during the study period was 511 (rate 1.2); no RSV-associated deaths were estimated in persons >45 years of age. Our findings support the recommendation for influenza vaccination of older persons and HIV-positive persons. Surveillance for RSV should be strengthened to clarify the public health implications and severity of illness associated with RSV infection in South Africa. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-50453897137c477eb5a222a4f7d815542022-12-21T18:37:45ZengCenters for Disease Control and PreventionEmerging Infectious Diseases1080-60401080-60592015-04-0121460060810.3201/eid2104.141033Deaths Associated with Respiratory Syncytial and Influenza Viruses among Persons ≥5 Years of Age in HIV-Prevalent Area, South Africa, 1998–2009Cheryl CohenSibongile WalazaCecile ViboudAdam L. CohenShabir A. MadhiMarietjie VenterClaire von MollendorfJocelyn MoyesJohanna M. McAnerneyStefano TempiaWe estimated deaths attributable to influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) among persons >5 years of age in South Africa during 1998–2009 by applying regression models to monthly deaths and laboratory surveillance data. Rates were expressed per 100,000 person-years. The mean annual number of seasonal influenza–associated deaths was 9,093 (rate 21.6). Persons >65 years of age and HIV-positive persons accounted for 50% (n = 4,552) and 28% (n = 2,564) of overall seasonal influenza-associated deaths, respectively. In 2009, we estimated 4,113 (rate 9.2) influenza A(H1N1)pdm09–associated deaths. The mean of annual RSV-associated deaths during the study period was 511 (rate 1.2); no RSV-associated deaths were estimated in persons >45 years of age. Our findings support the recommendation for influenza vaccination of older persons and HIV-positive persons. Surveillance for RSV should be strengthened to clarify the public health implications and severity of illness associated with RSV infection in South Africa.https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/21/4/14-1033_articleInfluenzaviruses, respiratory syncytial virus, RSV, HIV, human immunodeficiency virus, mortality rates, deaths, South Africavirusesrespiratory syncytial virusRSVHIV |
| spellingShingle | Cheryl Cohen Sibongile Walaza Cecile Viboud Adam L. Cohen Shabir A. Madhi Marietjie Venter Claire von Mollendorf Jocelyn Moyes Johanna M. McAnerney Stefano Tempia Deaths Associated with Respiratory Syncytial and Influenza Viruses among Persons ≥5 Years of Age in HIV-Prevalent Area, South Africa, 1998–2009 Emerging Infectious Diseases Influenza viruses, respiratory syncytial virus, RSV, HIV, human immunodeficiency virus, mortality rates, deaths, South Africa viruses respiratory syncytial virus RSV HIV |
| title | Deaths Associated with Respiratory Syncytial and Influenza Viruses among Persons ≥5 Years of Age in HIV-Prevalent Area, South Africa, 1998–2009 |
| title_full | Deaths Associated with Respiratory Syncytial and Influenza Viruses among Persons ≥5 Years of Age in HIV-Prevalent Area, South Africa, 1998–2009 |
| title_fullStr | Deaths Associated with Respiratory Syncytial and Influenza Viruses among Persons ≥5 Years of Age in HIV-Prevalent Area, South Africa, 1998–2009 |
| title_full_unstemmed | Deaths Associated with Respiratory Syncytial and Influenza Viruses among Persons ≥5 Years of Age in HIV-Prevalent Area, South Africa, 1998–2009 |
| title_short | Deaths Associated with Respiratory Syncytial and Influenza Viruses among Persons ≥5 Years of Age in HIV-Prevalent Area, South Africa, 1998–2009 |
| title_sort | deaths associated with respiratory syncytial and influenza viruses among persons ≥5 years of age in hiv prevalent area south africa 1998 2009 |
| topic | Influenza viruses, respiratory syncytial virus, RSV, HIV, human immunodeficiency virus, mortality rates, deaths, South Africa viruses respiratory syncytial virus RSV HIV |
| url | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/21/4/14-1033_article |
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