RESPIRATORY VIRUS STATISTICS: APRIL 2023

RESPIRATORY VIRUS STATISTICS: APRIL 2023

Influenza, respiratory syncytial virus and SARS-CoV-2 Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) detection rates peaked in March and declined steadily during April across all age groups, with the exception of the 0-12 month olds where detection rates remained above 35%...
MEASLES OUTBREAK 2023: IMPORTANT REMINDERS

MEASLES OUTBREAK 2023: IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Background Measles morbillivirus (MV) is one of the most contagious human pathogens known 1.MV infection occurs worldwide 2, sporadically or through outbreaks, such as the current outbreak in South Africa. Since late 2022, MVoutbreaks have been declared in 5...