Epidemiology of respiratory syncytial virus and its subtypes among cases of influenza like illness and severe acute respiratory infection: findings from nationwide sentinel surveillance in Ethiopia
The study provides evidence of RSV circulation among ILI/SARI cases in Ethiopia. It also revealed that RSV-B was the predominant subtype circulating in the country. The age-specific and temporal patterns of RSV positivity identified in this study contribute to the understanding of RSV and its subtypes epidemiology in Ethiopia. The findings provide valuable evidence to inform implementation of RSV vaccine introduction programs, particularly targeting high-risk populations during periods of peak transmission. Future research focusing on RSV genomic analysis and disease burden is needed to better understand RSV viral evolution, transmission dynamics and public health impacts in Ethiopia.
Authors
- Gizaw Teka
- Dawit Assefa Arimide (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9702-0216)
- Mesfin Wossen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1689-5801)
- Patrik Medstrand (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4259-8744)
- Mandefro Kebede
- Nigatu Kebede (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2580-1408)
- Ayele Gebeyehu
- Daniel Melese (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3692-748X)
- Adamu Tayachew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6338-9824)
- Melaku Gonta
- Wolde Shure
- Nega Berhe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4969-2357)
- Melkamu Abte
- Zelalem Mekuria
- Mesay Hailu
- Tsegaye Berkesa
Institutions
- Lund University (SE)
- Ethiopian Public Health Institute (ET)
- Addis Ababa University (ET)
- The Ohio State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2025-07-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-025-11330-6
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.42
Funders
- Lunds Universitet
- Addis Ababa University
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention