ISCIII warns of increased transmission of influenza and respiratory syncytial virus, reduced transmission of COVID-19

The latest sentinel surveillance report on acute respiratory infections (SARI) in primary care (ARI) and hospitals, analyzing the week 23-29 October, finds an increase in the circulation of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in primary care and hospitals. Increase. Influenza activity has also increased in primary care, while Covid-19 activity has declined across all cases.

According to data provided in the report, the global incidence rate of acute respiratory infections (ARIs) was 456.2 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, compared with 451.7 cases per 100,000 inhabitants the previous week. The highest rates of AP infection are among children under one year old (3,070.4 per 100,000 inhabitants) and children between 1 and 4 years old (2,214.7 per 100,000 inhabitants).

According to the Carlos III Health Institute, 2,285 ARI samples have been analyzed for influenza diagnostics since the start of the season; 2,300 for Covid and 2,183 for VRS.

Of the 16 patients with RSV detected by IRA, 4 were under 1 year old, 2 were 2 years old, 5 were 3 years old, 1 was 4 years old, and one was 9 years old. In addition, there are three adult patients, aged 48, 53 and 62 years old respectively. Of the 48 influenza viruses identified, 45 are type A (17 are A(H3) and 20 are A(H1)).

For hospitals, the overall SARI case rate is 9.3 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. The positivity rates for COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus were 20%, 2.2% or 3.1% respectively.