Wednesday, December 10, 2008

RSV season arriving in California



The NREVSS (CDC) data above reflect an increase in the percent of positive results for samples submitted for RSV testing during the last week of November to more than 10%. Thus, the RSV season has arrived in the state of California as a whole. Among the Sutter affiliates of the Sacramento region we have yet to see a similar increase. There have been sporadic cases and the percent positive has decreased due to a larger denominator - people are testing more. The data are reflected in the chart below. We will continue to update as the season progresses.