Publications by authors named "D Kiori"
Despite decades of influenza surveillance in many African countries, little is known about the evolutionary dynamics of seasonal influenza viruses. This study aimed to characterize the epidemiological, genetic and antigenic profiles of A/H3N2 viruses in Senegal from 2010 to 2022. A/H3N2 infection was confirmed using reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction.
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- A significant outbreak of enterovirus D68 infection was detected in pediatric patients in Dakar, Senegal, in December 2023.
- The outbreak was linked to subclade B3, which is the leading strain found in global outbreaks of this virus.
- The findings highlight the need for improved surveillance in hospitals, particularly for patients with neurological illnesses.
In 2022, many regions around the world experienced a severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) epidemic with an earlier-than-usual start and increased numbers of paediatric patients in emergency departments. Here we carried out this study to describe the epidemiology and genetic characteristics of RSV infection in patients hospitalized with severe acute respiratory infections in 2022. Samples were tested for RSV by multiplex real time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe conducted an active influenza surveillance in the single pig slaughterhouse in Dakar to investigate the epidemiology and genetic characteristics of influenza A viruses (IAVs) and to provide serologic evidence of avian influenza virus (AIV) infection in pigs at interfaces with human populations in Senegal. Nasal swab and blood samples were collected on a weekly basis from the same animal immediately after slaughter. Influenza A viruses were diagnosed using RT-qPCR and a subset of positive samples for H3 and H1 subtypes were selected for full genome amplification and NGS sequencing.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEpidemiology of Non-SARS-CoV2 Human Coronaviruses (HCoVs) in People Presenting with Influenza-like Illness (ILI) or Severe Acute Respiratory Infections (SARI) in Senegal from 2012 to 2020.
Viruses
December 2022
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on the epidemiology and genetic diversity of seasonal human coronaviruses (HCoVs) in Senegal over a nine-year period.
- Among nearly 10,000 samples collected, 406 tested positive for HCoVs, with OC43 being the most prevalent.
- The findings emphasized the need for ongoing public health monitoring of HCoVs, especially in vulnerable populations like children under five and in relation to co-infections with other viruses.