Influenza and ARI intensity in Bulgaria increased during week No 42 (17.10.2016-23.10.2016). The total incidence per 10,000 population was 67.69
(during week No 41 the incidence was 67.69). From a total of 383 902 persons under surveillance, belonging to all age groups, a total of 2603 ARI cases have
been reported (during week No 41 the cases were 2598). The incidence was highest in the age group 0-4 yrs (270.31 per 10,000 population), followed by
age group of 5-14 yrs (165.72 per 10,000).
Information from National Reference Laboratory of Influenza and Acute Respiratory Infections at NCIPD: During week No 42 totally of 19 samples from suspect patients have been investigated in the NRL of Influenza and ARD by Real Time PCR. Positive results have not been detected.