The burden of influenza among Kenyan pregnant and postpartum women and their infants, 2015-2020.

Nancy A Otieno Bryan O Nyawanda Meredith L McMorrowMartina OnekoDaniel OmolloShirley LidechiMarc-Alain WiddowsonBrendan FlannerySandra S Chaves Eduardo Azziz-Baumgartner Gideon O Emukule

Published in: Influenza and other respiratory viruses (2022)

Our findings suggest a substantial burden of influenza illnesses during pregnancy, with a higher burden among HIV-infected mothers. Kenyan authorities should consider the value of vaccinating pregnant women, especially if HIV infected.

Keyphrases

hiv infected
pregnant women
antiretroviral therapy
human immunodeficiency virus
pregnancy outcomes
risk factors
polycystic ovary syndrome
type diabetes
adipose tissue
metabolic syndrome