Delayed respiratory syncytial virus epidemic in children after relaxation of COVID-19 physical distancing measures, Ashdod, Israel, 2021.
Euro Surveill
; 26(29)2021 07.
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| ID: mdl-34296678
ABSTRACT
Following low incidence of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, we noted a resurgence in hospitalised children in spring/summer 2021 following relaxation of public health measures. We compared this outbreak to previous autumn/winter seasons. We found higher weekly case numbers and incidence rates, more cases from urban neighbourhoods with lower socioeconomic status, and similar clinical presentation and severity. Public health implications include the re-evaluation of palivizumab administration and the need for surge capacity planning.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Virus Sincitial Respiratorio Humano
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Infecciones por Virus Sincitial Respiratorio
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COVID-19
Límite:
Child
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Humans
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Infant
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Euro Surveill
Asunto de la revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Israel