Publications
Emerging infectious diseasesAug 2024 |
30
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8
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1687-1691
DOI:
10.3201/eid3008.240410

Real-Time Enterovirus D68 Outbreak Detection through Hospital Surveillance of Severe Acute Respiratory Infection, Senegal, 2023

Jallow, Mamadou Malado; Mendy, Marie Pedapa; Barry, Mamadou Aliou; Diagne, Moussa Moise; Sagne, Samba Niang; Tall, Fatime; Diouf, Jean Baptisse Niokhor; Ndiaye, Ndiendé Koba; Kiori, Davy; Sy, Sara; Goudiaby, Déborah; Loucoubar, Cheikh; Fall, Gamou; Kadjo, Hervé; Bessaud, Maël; Dia, Ndongo
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NGS
Abstract
In December 2023, we observed through hospital-based surveillance a severe outbreak of enterovirus D68 infection in pediatric inpatients in Dakar, Senegal. Molecular characterization revealed that subclade B3, the dominant lineage in outbreaks worldwide, was responsible for the outbreak. Enhanced surveillance in inpatient settings, including among patients with neurologic illnesses, is needed.
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NGS

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