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Background ILI sentinel surveillance system Case definition Data analysis Results Conclusion Implications
Laboratory confirmation of the cause of ILI is very important as it will dictate the management instituted
Influenza, RSV, and certain bacterial infections can lead to serious complications requiring hospitalization
ILI can spread rapidly and outbreaks can have potentially devastating consequences, particularly for immunocompromised persons hence need for sentinel surveillance
More males were affected (56.3%)
All the four regions in Tranquilidad were affected by the respiratory viruses
Influenza A was the major cause of ILI while RSV was the least cause
• Most cases occurred between weeks 29 and 36
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