Molecular evidence of coinfection with acute respiratory viruses and high prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 among patients presenting flu-like illness in Bukavu city, Democratic Republic of Congo
Patrick N. Bisimwa, Rodrigue Ayagirwe, Tshass Chasinga Baharanyi, Théophile Mitima Kashosi, Jean Paul Buhendwa Cikwanine, Parvine Basimane Bisimwa, Aline Byabene Kusinza, Yannick Mugumaarhahama, Dieudonné Shukuru Wasso, Patrick Baenyi Simon, Ronald Tonui, Ahadi Bwihangane Birindwa, Denis Mukengere Mukwege
The study finds high SARS-CoV-2 prevalence and coinfections with other respiratory viruses in patients with flu-like symptoms in Bukavu, DRC.
Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology · Apr 9, 2022Peer-reviewedGenetic & Genomic Medicine