Influenza and other respiratory viruses
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Influenza Other Respi Viruses · Nov 2013
Review Meta AnalysisBurden of influenza in Latin America and the Caribbean: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Influenza causes severe morbidity and mortality. This systematic review aimed to assess the incidence, etiology, and resource usage for influenza in Latin America and the Caribbean. ⋯ Our data show that seasonal influenza imposes a high morbidity and economic burden to the region. However, the vaccine-uptake rate has been low in this region. Population-based cohort studies are required to improve the knowledge about incidence and resource utilization, which would inform healthcare authorities for decision making.