The Sri Lanka Emerging Acute Respiratory Infection and Febrile Illness Characterization (SEARCh) from 29th June 2012 to 13th October 2014 (PI: Dr. C K Bodinayke, Dr. Ajith Nagahawatte, Prof. Chris Wood and Dr. Megan Reller)

This research aims to determine the prevalence and seasonal distribution of diverse causes of febrile respiratory illnesses, including influenza, in children and adults presenting to acute care settings in Southern Sri Lanka.