Influenza and influenza like illness in human populations in Uganda

摘要

Background: Following the outbreaks of the pathogenic influenza virus subtype H5N1 in 2006 and later the Pandemic Influenza A (H1NI). in 2009, Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) with the Ministry of Health and partners undertook surveillance for and Influenza like illnesses (ILIs) in populations in Uganda to detect potential strains.