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Respiratory Syncytial Virus Epidemiology During and After Covid-19 Pandemic in Africa: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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2 citing papers in PubMed.
- Systematic Review: Efficacy, Safety Profile, and Cost-Effectiveness of Nirsevimab Versus Palivizumab for RSV Prevention in Children Under 24 Months.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Epidemiology During and After Covid-19 Pandemic in Africa: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Health science reports · 2025Review
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Abstract
Background and Aims: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major agent of acute respiratory infections in children and the elderly. RSV epidemiology has been changed by the since Covid-19 pandemic and this review aimed to assess the extent of this change in Africa. Methods: We searched Medline, Embase, Global Health, Web of Science, and Africa Index Medicus for studies reporting RSV epidemiology during and after the pandemic. We assessed heterogeneity using the Results: Nineteen studies from 12 African countries, including 53,550 patients, met the inclusion criteria. The pooled prevalence of RSV infection was 13.0% (95% CI 9.5-17.1), with substantial heterogeneity ( Conclusion: This systematic review highlights a marked resurgence of RSV in Africa following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, particularly among children. These findings underscore the urgent need for strengthened RSV surveillance, targeted prevention strategies, and expanded access to new vaccines and monoclonal antibodies.
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