tetano
Editor, Senior Moderator
Weekly Summary
* In the Southern Cone, RSV was the predominant virus circulating; however, influenza B and influenza A/H3 virus have also been detected. Paraguay reported high ILI activity in 3 of 5 regions.
* In the Andean sub-region, Peru reported an increasing trend in acute respiratory disease. Bolivia reported a steady increase of pandemic influenza A H1N1 cases in EW 26-31.
* Circulation of respiratory viruses was variable in Central America. Influenza A/H3 virus was predominant in Panama, Honduras and Costa Rica. Influenza B was predominant in Nicaragua. El Salvador reported high intensity of acute respiratory disease and moderate impact of acute respiratory disease on the health care services.
* The Caribbean reported low influenza activity, but increased circulation of influenza A/H3 virus in some countries (Cuba, Dominican Republic).
* In North America, influenza activity remained low; mostly influenza A/H3 virus (United States) was detected.
http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/MYAI-88F3RC/$File/full_report.pdf
* In the Southern Cone, RSV was the predominant virus circulating; however, influenza B and influenza A/H3 virus have also been detected. Paraguay reported high ILI activity in 3 of 5 regions.
* In the Andean sub-region, Peru reported an increasing trend in acute respiratory disease. Bolivia reported a steady increase of pandemic influenza A H1N1 cases in EW 26-31.
* Circulation of respiratory viruses was variable in Central America. Influenza A/H3 virus was predominant in Panama, Honduras and Costa Rica. Influenza B was predominant in Nicaragua. El Salvador reported high intensity of acute respiratory disease and moderate impact of acute respiratory disease on the health care services.
* The Caribbean reported low influenza activity, but increased circulation of influenza A/H3 virus in some countries (Cuba, Dominican Republic).
* In North America, influenza activity remained low; mostly influenza A/H3 virus (United States) was detected.
http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/MYAI-88F3RC/$File/full_report.pdf