John T Kayiwa, Charity Nassuna, Sophia Mulei, Gladys Kiggundu, Joweria Nakaseegu, Maria Nabbuto, Esther Amwine, Bridget Nakamoga, Sarah Nankinga, Phiona Atuhaire, Pheobe Nabiryo, Pixy Alunzi, Tony Mbaziira, Paul Isabirye, Noel Ayuro, Nicholas Owor, Jocelyn Kiconco, Barnabas Bakamutumaho, Earl Austin Middlebrook, Pontiano Kaleebu, Julius J Lutwama, Andrew William Bartlow
The Uganda Virus Research Institute, National Influenza Center laboratory integrated SARS-CoV-2 polymerase chain reaction testing and genomic sequencing into the influenza surveillance program that was established in 2007. A total of 7,698 nasopharyngeal/oropharyngeal (NP/OP) swab samples were collected and analyzed from ILI/SARI sentinel sites across the country from January to December 2022. All samples were tested for influenza and SARS-CoV-2. Of these, 252 (3.3%), 162 (2.1%), and 589 (7.7%) were positive for influenza A, influenza B, and SARS-CoV-2, respectively...
October 9, 2023: Microbiology Spectrum