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- - Pneumonia and bronchiolitis, often caused by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), are frequent illnesses among children under 5 years old in sub-Saharan Africa.
- - A systematic review of studies showed a 21% overall prevalence of RSV in this age group, with the highest rates found in children under 6 months (32%) and in those who are hospitalized (27%).
- - The findings highlight the significant health concern posed by RSV in sub-Saharan Africa, indicating the need for prioritizing public health interventions in the region.
Article Abstract
. Pneumonia and bronchiolitis are common childhood illnesses caused by the respiratory syncytial virus. A systematic analysis of published epidemiological data in sub-Saharan African children under the age of 5 was conducted. . To retrieve literature, electronic databases, indexing services, and directories such as PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, EMBASE (Elsevier), Google Scholar, and Worldcat were utilized. Data from the included studies were extracted after screening and eligibility evaluation. . The pooled prevalence rate of respiratory syncytial virus was 21% (95% CI: 17, 25). Subgroup analysis based on participants' ages showed that, prevalence was highest in children <6 months (32%). High prevalence was also found in children who were hospitalized (27%), children co-infected with HIV (28%), and children co-infected with bacteria respiratory pathogens (22%). . The prevalence of respiratory syncytial virus infection was high in children in sub-Saharan African countries. Therefore, it should be prioritized as a major health problem.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11571251 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2333794X241298803 | DOI Listing |
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