Epidemiology and genetic diversity of respiratory syncytial virus in adults 50 years and older with acute respiratory infections in Accra, Ghana
This study provides the first baseline report of RSV disease occurrence among adults ≥ 50 years in Ghana. It reveals the genetic diversification of prevailing RSV/BA9 genotypes identified and addresses the need for continuous RSV surveillances and targeted interventions in this frail population.
Authors
- John Kofi Odoom (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0761-4614)
- Gordon Whyte
- Bartholomew Dzudzor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2325-7063)
- Evangeline Obodai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5358-5688)
- James Aboagye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9266-460X)
- Joseph Ahia Quarcoo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1993-8482)
- Comfort Nuamah Antwi
- Vishnu Nene Limon Abayateye
- Asantewa Sisi Yaa Anang
Institutions
- University of Ghana (GH)
- Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (GH)
- Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (GH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2025-05-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-025-11071-6
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35
Funders
- University of Ghana
- Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana