Transmission Dynamics of Seasonal Influenza in Abidjan: Epidemiology and Modeling

Authors

  • Anderson K. N’gattia
  • Daouda Coulibaly
  • Djibril Cherif
  • Hervé Kadjo
  • Issaka Tiembre

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v7i1.5707

Abstract

(Introduction): In the tropics, influenza age-risk groups and the temporal distribution are not as thoroughly studied. (Objective): Here we determine these aspects in Abidjan. Materials and methods: We conducted a review from INHP influenza surveillance database and climatological data from the National Weather Service from 2007 to 2012. (Results): The largest number of positive specimens was from young children aged 0-4 years. The highest monthly and seasonally proportions of influenza viruses were observed in the long rainy season. ARIMAX (2,0,0)RF perform best only with rainfall. (Conclusion): Public health measures must be strengthened at the approach of rainy seasons.

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Published

2015-02-26

How to Cite

N’gattia, A. K., Coulibaly, D., Cherif, D., Kadjo, H., & Tiembre, I. (2015). Transmission Dynamics of Seasonal Influenza in Abidjan: Epidemiology and Modeling. Online Journal of Public Health Informatics, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v7i1.5707

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Oral Presentations