Resurgence of respiratory syncytial virus infection during COVID-19 pandemic in Pune, India.
BMC Infect Dis
; 24(1): 586, 2024 Jun 14.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a leading cause of acute lower respiratory infection in children worldwide. Understanding its prevalence, variations, and characteristics is vital, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.OBJECTIVE:
The study aimed to investigate the RSV positivity rate, subtype prevalence, age and gender distribution, symptomatology, and co-infection rates during pre-pandemic and pandemic periods.METHODS:
We analyzed data from 15,381 patients tested for RSV between 2017 and 2023.RESULTS:
Our analysis revealed a 7.2% average RSV positivity rate in the pre-pandemic period, with significant fluctuations during the pandemic (1.5% in 2020 to 32.0% in 2021). We observed variations in RSVA and RSVB detection rates. The 0-4 years' age group was consistently the most affected, with a slight male predominance. Fever and cough were common symptoms. Therapeutic interventions, particularly antiviral usage and ventilation requirements, decreased during the pandemic. We also identified variations in co-infection rates with other respiratory viruses.CONCLUSION:
Our study offers critical insights into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on RSV prevalence, subtype distribution, patient characteristics, and clinical management. These findings underscore the need for ongoing surveillance and adaptive public health responses.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Virus Sincitial Respiratorio Humano
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Infecciones por Virus Sincitial Respiratorio
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Coinfección
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SARS-CoV-2
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COVID-19
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Middle aged
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Newborn
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMC Infect Dis
Asunto de la revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
India