Evaluating the diagnostic accuracy of the WHO Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) criteria in Middle Eastern children under two years over three respiratory seasons.
Thomas KlinkDanielle A RankinBhinnata PiyaAndrew J SpiekerSamir FaouriAsem ShehabiJohn V WilliamsNajwa Khuri-BulosNatasha B HalasaPublished in: PloS one (2020)
The SARI criteria have poor sensitivity for detecting RSV, flu, and other respiratory viruses-particularly in children <3 months. Researchers and policy makers should use caution if using the criteria to estimate burden of disease in children.