Abderrahman Bimouhen
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View article: Circulation patterns and molecular epidemiology of human respiratory syncytial virus over five consecutive seasons in Morocco
Circulation patterns and molecular epidemiology of human respiratory syncytial virus over five consecutive seasons in Morocco Open
Background Respiratory syncytial virus (HRSV) is the leading cause of respiratory tract infections in infants and young children. we investigated the prevalence and characteristics of HRSV in Morocco and explored trends in circulating geno…
View article: Factors associated with hospitalization for seasonal influenza in Morocco
Factors associated with hospitalization for seasonal influenza in Morocco Open
Background: Morocco is actively working towards expanding its influenza vaccine policy to cover high-risk groups, as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). Aims: We assessed the risk factors for influenza-associated hospitaliz…
View article: RESPIRATORY PATHOGENS CIRCULATION AMONG NON-REACTIVE SARS-CoV2 PATIENTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN MOROCCO
RESPIRATORY PATHOGENS CIRCULATION AMONG NON-REACTIVE SARS-CoV2 PATIENTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN MOROCCO Open
Background: The outbreak of SARS-COV-2 has necessitated the implementation of urgent measures to suppress the transmission of the virus, including the mandatory public use of masks, regular hand washing, and social distancing. These measur…
View article: Influenza-associated severe acute respiratory infections among children under five years old in Morocco, September 2017 to March 2019
Influenza-associated severe acute respiratory infections among children under five years old in Morocco, September 2017 to March 2019 Open
The main aim of this research is to investigate the trend of influenza infection among children under 5 years with severe acute respiratory infections (SARI) as well as those who suffer from a high burden of disease. This research is based…
View article: Viral aetiology of influenza-like illnesses and severe acute respiratory illnesses in Morocco, September 2014 to December 2016
Viral aetiology of influenza-like illnesses and severe acute respiratory illnesses in Morocco, September 2014 to December 2016 Open
We found that RSV was predominant among SARI cases in Morocco, particularly in children under 5 years of age. Our results are in line with reported data from other parts of the world, stating that RSV is the leading cause of lower respirat…
View article: Establishing seasonal and alert influenza thresholds in Morocco
Establishing seasonal and alert influenza thresholds in Morocco Open
Background Several statistical methods of variable complexity have been developed to establish thresholds for influenza activity that may be used to inform public health guidance. We compared the results of two methods and explored how the…
View article: Influenza epidemiology and risk factors for severe acute respiratory infection in Morocco during the 2016-2017 and 2017/2018 seasons
Influenza epidemiology and risk factors for severe acute respiratory infection in Morocco during the 2016-2017 and 2017/2018 seasons Open
the risk assessment of influenza-associated severe acute respiratory infections in high-risk groups revealed national epidemiological findings, particularly for diabetics and the elderly. An influenza vaccination program for these high-ris…
View article: Circulation of Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Morocco during 2014-2016: Findings from a sentinel-based virological surveillance system for influenza
Circulation of Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Morocco during 2014-2016: Findings from a sentinel-based virological surveillance system for influenza Open
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in young infants, little was known on its circulation types and patterns in Morocco. We conducted a prospective study using sentinel-based influenza surveillan…
View article: Detection of influenza B viruses with reduced sensitivity to neuraminidase inhibitor in Morocco during 2014/15 season
Detection of influenza B viruses with reduced sensitivity to neuraminidase inhibitor in Morocco during 2014/15 season Open
We monitored phenotypic and genotypic susceptibility of influenza viruses circulating in Morocco during 2014-2015 to oseltamivir and zanamivir.Throat and nasal swab specimens were collected from outpatients (with influenza-like illness) an…