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Regional Update, Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. Epidemiological Week 24 (23 June 2023)

Actualización regional, Influenza y otros virus respiratorios. Semana Epidemiológica 24 (23 de junio del 2023)

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[WEEKLY SUMMARY]. North America: Influenza activity has remained at low levels. During the last 4 epidemiological weeks (EW), the predominant influenza viruses have been B/Victoria, with a lesser circulation of influenza A (mostly A(H1N1)pdm09). Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity has remained low. The activity of SARS-CoV-2 has decreased, although it continues to circulate at moderate levels. Cases of influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) have shown a decreasing trend, with the majority of these cases associated with SARS-CoV-2 and to a lesser extent influenza. Caribbean: Influenza activity has shown a decreasing trend. During the last 4 epidemiological weeks, the predominant influenza viruses have been B/Victoria, with lesser circulation of influenza A (mainly A(H1N1)pdm09). RSV activity has remained low. SARSCoV- 2 activity has increased in the last 4 weeks and is currently at intermediate levels of circulation. Cases of ILI and SARI have shown an increase due to positive SARS-CoV-2 cases and to a lesser extent influenza cases. Central America: Influenza activity has shown a pronounced increase in the last 4 EW with high levels of circulation. During the last 4 epidemiological weeks, the predominant influenza viruses have been influenza A, mainly A(H1N1)pdm09, with concurrent circulation of influenza A(H3N2) and influenza B/Victoria to a lesser extent. RSV activity has remained low. SARS-CoV-2 activity has remained low and has decreased in recent weeks. The incidence of ILI cases has remained low, while there has been an increase in SARI cases, predominantly linked to influenza. In Costa Rica, extraordinary levels of influenza positivity have been observed. However, the occurrences of ILI and SARI have remained low, with the majority of cases attributed to influenza. Honduras has experienced high-extraordinary levels of influenza positivity in recent weeks, accompanied by a declining trend in activity and moderate SARI case numbers, all of which can be attributed to influenza. Nicaragua and Panama have also witnessed an upturn in influenza positivity, characterized by moderate levels of intensity in both countries. Andean region: Influenza activity remains stable at low levels. During the last 4 EW, the predominant influenza viruses have been influenza A, mostly A(H1N1)pdm09, with lesser circulation of influenza B/Victoria. RSV activity has shown a decrease, remaining at moderate levels of circulation. SARS-CoV-2 has shown an increase, circulating at moderate levels. The incidence of SARI cases has exhibited a slight rise, primarily attributed to influenza cases, with lesser contributions from RSV and SARS-CoV-2. ILI activity has shown a decreasing trend, with the majority of cases associated with influenza. Brazil and Southern Cone: Influenza activity has decreased to moderate levels of circulation. During the last 4 EWs, the predominant influenza viruses have been mainly A(H1N1)pdm09, with simultaneous circulation of influenza B/Victoria virus. RSV activity has decreased in the last two EWs, reaching moderate levels. SARS-CoV-2 activity has remained low. After reaching a peak, both SARI and ILI activity have decreased in the last 4 EWs, with the majority of cases testing positive for RSV and influenza. In Chile, extraordinary levels of ILI activity have been observed, with the majority of cases linked to RSV and influenza. This activity has shown a decline in recent weeks, but remains at high levels. Moderate levels of SARI activity have also been detected in Chile, with RSV being the most common cause among positive cases. This activity has also experienced a decrease in the past week and is currently at epidemic levels. In Paraguay, an extraordinary level of SARI activity has been observed, with RSV being the primary cause among positive cases, followed by influenza and, to a lesser extent, SARS-CoV-2. In Uruguay, there has been an increase in SARI activity, reaching low-to-moderate levels levels, with the majority of cases associated with RSV, followed by influenza.
 
[RESUMEN SEMANAL]. Norteamérica: La actividad de influenza ha permanecido en niveles bajos. Durante las 4 últimas semanas epidemiológicas (SE) los virus influenza predominantes han sido B/Victoria, con circulación en menor medida deinfluenza A (mayoritariamente A(H1N1)pdm09). La actividad del virus sincitial respiratorio (VSR) se ha mantenido en niveles bajos. La actividad del SARS-CoV-2 ha disminuido, aunque continúa circulando en niveles moderados. Los casos de enfermedad tipo influenza (ETI) e infección respiratoria aguda grave (IRAG) han presentado una tendencia decreciente, siendo la mayor parte de estos asociados a SARS-CoV-2 y en menor medida a influenza. Caribe: La actividad de la influenza ha mostrado una tendencia decreciente. Durante las últimas 4 semanas epidemiológicas, los virus predominantes de la influenza han sido B/Victoria, con menor circulación de la influenza A (principalmente A(H1N1)pdm09). La actividad del VSR ha permanecido baja. La actividad del SARS-CoV-2 ha mostrado un incremento en las últimas 4 SE y actualmente se encuentra en niveles intermedios de circulación. Los casos de ETI e IRAG han mostrado un incremento debido a casos SARS-CoV- 2 positivos seguido de influenza en menor medida. Centroamérica: La actividad de influenza ha mostrado un incremento pronunciado en las últimas 4 SE con niveles altos de circulación. Durante las últimas 4 semanas epidemiológicas, los virus predominantes de influenza han sido del tipo A, principalmente A(H1N1)pdm09, con circulación concurrente en menor medida de influenza A(H3N2) e influenza B/Victoria. La actividad de VSR ha permanecido baja. La actividad de SARS-CoV-2 ha permanecido baja. La actividad de ETI se ha mantenido baja, la actividad de IRAG ha presentado un incremento con la mayoría de los casos asociados a influenza. En Costa Rica se han observado niveles de positividad de influenza extraordinarios, sin embargo los nieves de ETI e IRAG se han mantenido bajos con la mayoría de los casos asociados a influenza. En Honduras se han alcanzado niveles altos-extraordinarios en los porcentajes de positividad de influenza en las últimas semanas con actividad en descenso y niveles moderados de en los casos de IRAG siendo la totalidad de los estos debido a influenza. En Nicaragua y Panamá también se ha observado un incremento en la positividad de influenza con niveles moderados de intensidad en ambos países. Andina: La actividad de la influenza se mantiene estable a niveles bajos. Durante las 4 últimas SE los virus influenza predominantes han sido influenza A, mayoritariamente A(H1N1)pdm09, con circulación en menor medida de influenza B/Victoria. La actividad del VSR ha mostrado un descenso manteniéndose en niveles medios de circulación. El SARS-CoV-2 ha presentado un incremento circulando en niveles moderados. La actividad de IRAG ha mostrado un ligero incremento con la mayoría de los casos asociados a influenza y en menor medida VSR y SARS-CoV-2 . La actividad de ETI ha mostrado una tendencia decreciente con la mayoría de los casos asociados a influenza. Brasil y Cono Sur: La actividad de la influenza ha disminuido a niveles moderados de circulación. Durante las últimas 4 semanas epidemiológicas, los virus predominantes de la influenza han sido principalmente A(H1N1)pdm09, con circulación simultánea del virus de la influenza B/Victoria. La actividad del virus VSR ha presentado un descenso en las dos últimas SE situándose en niveles moderados de circulación. La actividad del SARS-CoV-2 ha permanecido baja. Después de alcanzar un pico, tanto la actividad de IRAG como la de ETI han disminuido en las últimas 4 SE, siendo la mayoría de los casos positivos a VSR e influenza. En Chile, se han observado niveles extraordinarios de actividad de ETI, con la mayoría de los casos relacionados con VSR e influenza, esta actividad ha presentado un descenso en las últimas SE situándose en niveles altos. También se han detectado niveles moderados de actividad de IRAG en Chile, siendo el VSR la causa más común entre los casos positivos, ésta actividad también ha presentado un descenso en la última SE, situándose actualmente en niveles epidémicos. En Paraguay, se ha observado un nivel extraordinario de actividad de IRAG, siendo el VSR la causa principal entre los casos positivos, seguido de influenza y en menor medida SARS-CoV-2.En Uruguay se ha detectado un incremento en la actividad de IRAG situándose en niveles epidémicos-moderados, siendo la mayoría de los casos asociados a VSR seguido de influenza.
 
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Influenza, Human; SARS-CoV-2; COVID-19; Betacoronavirus; International Health Regulations; Americas; Caribbean Region; Gripe Humana; Reglamento Sanitario Internacional; Américas; Región del Caribe
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