Identifying climatic drivers of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) seasonality in Antananarivo, Madagascar, 2011-2021: a sentinel surveillance study

• Main Authors: Jean-Michel Heraud (Author), Cara E Brook (Author), Norosoa Harline Razanajatovo (Author), Vincent Lacoste (Author), Tsiry Hasina Randriambolamanantsoa (Author), Hafaliana Christian Ranaivoson (Author), Laurence Randrianasolo (Author), Hasina Joelinotahiana Rabarison (Author), Helisoa Razafimanjato (Author), Arvé Ratsimbazafy (Author), Danielle Aurore Doll Rakoto (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMJ Publishing Group, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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Introduction Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a primary source of acute lower respiratory tract infection, the leading cause of death in children under 5. Over 99% of RSV-attributed deaths occur in low-income countries, including Madagascar. RSV transmission is linked to climate, driving highly...