Week No 46

23.11.2022
During the week No 46 (14.11.2022- 20.11.2022 )  the total incidence per 10,000 population was  102,75 (during week No 45 the incidence was    98,07). From a total of   373 025 persons under surveillance, belonging to all age groups, a total of  3833 ARI cases have been reported (during week No 45 the cases were  3658 ). The incidence was highest in the age group 0-4 yrs (498,21 per 10,000 population), followed by age group of 5-14 yrs (295,22 per 10,000 population).  Increases in incidence are reported in all age groups. The incidence of ARI in the country is within the usual seasonal range, but in the districts of Gabrovo and Kyustendil the incidence data show a significant increase in the intensity of respiratory disease prevalence. No influenza viruses have been proven, but other causative agents of respiratory infections- adenoviruses, RSV and other viruses have been isolated.