Open AccessRespiratory syncytial virus seasonality in three epidemiological zones of Kenya
Author(s) -
Rose Erica Billig,
Nyawanda Bryan O.,
Munywoki Patrick K.,
Murunga Nickson,
Bigogo Godfrey M.,
Otieno Nancy A.,
Onyango Clayton,
Chaves Sandra S.,
Verani Jennifer R.,
Emukule Gideon O.,
Widdowson MarcAlain,
Nokes D. James,
Gerber Susan I.,
Langley Gayle E.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
influenza and other respiratory viruses
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.743
H-Index - 57
eISSN - 1750-2659
pISSN - 1750-2640
DOI - 10.1111/irv.12810
Subject(s) - epidemiology , respiratory system , circulation (fluid dynamics) , seasonality , virus , psychological intervention , virology , medicine , biology , ecology , physics , psychiatry , thermodynamics
Understanding respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) circulation patterns is necessary to guide the timing of limited‐duration interventions such as vaccines. We describe RSV circulation over multiple seasons in three distinct counties of Kenya during 2006‐2018. Kilifi and Siaya counties each had consistent but distinct RSV seasonality, lasting on average 18‐22 weeks. Based on data from available years, RSV did not have a clear pattern of circulation in Nairobi. This information can help guide the timing of vaccines and immunoprophylaxis products that are under development.