Key result
Human rhinovirus was detected in 25% of outpatients with influenza-like illness in Kenya, revealing 20 different serotypes distributed among HRV-A (54%), HRV-B (12%), and HRV-C (35%).
Observational (n=517)
Yes
A wide range of HRV serotypes contributed substantially to influenza-like illness in Kenya in 2008.
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HRV contributes substantially to ILI in Kenya; leaves open prospective studies on serotype-specific outcomes and regional surveillance.
Milanoi et al. (2016) conducted an observational in Influenza-like illness (n=517). Human rhinovirus was evaluated on HRV detection. Human rhinovirus was detected in 25% of outpatients with influenza-like illness in Kenya, revealing 20 different serotypes distributed among HRV-A (54%), HRV-B (12%), and HRV-C (35%).
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