Epidemic characteristics of respiratory tract infection diseases in children in Kaizhou District, Chongqing in 2019 - 2022 / 公共卫生与预防医学

Objective To analyze the incidence characteristics and pathogen epidemic characteristics of respiratory tract children in Chongqing Kaizhou area. Methods A total of 5 328 children admitted to our hospital from January 2019 to December 2022 were selected as the research subjects. Indirect immunofluorescence method was used to detect 8 common respiratory pathogens in the serum of the children; Using SPSS 22.0 software, analyze the incidence characteristics and pathogen prevalence of 8 pathogens in respiratory tract children. Results (1) The highest detection rate was MP (χ2=12.141, P2=7.923, P2=1.872, P2=3.928, P<0.05). Conclusion The detection rate of respiratory pathogens varies in age and sex, which is highest in spring, so pay attention to the respiratory tract infection in spring, focusing on the prevention and treatment of mycoplasma pneumoniae.

The Distribution and Drug Resistance of Pathogenic Bacteria in Respiratory Tract Infections in Children from 2019 to 2022 / 昆明医科大学学报

Objective To analyze the clinical characteristics and the antimicrobial resistance of respiratory tract infection in children in Baoshan City,guide clinicians to rationally apply antibiotics,and improve the success rate of treatment.Methods Retrospective analysis of the distribution characteristics and drug sensitivity results of 1039 strains of pathogens detected in pediatric inpatients of hospitals from 2019 to 2022 was conducted.Results The main pathogens causing the respiratory infections in children in Baoshan area were Streptococcus pneumoniae,Escherichia coli,Staphylococcus aureus,Haemophilus influenzae,Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.Analysis of the drug sensitivity results of pathogenic bacteria with a detected quantity greater than 80 revealed that Streptococcus pneumoniae had a high resistance rate to erythromycin,clindamycin,and compound sulfamethoxazole.The resistance rates of penicillin,ceftriaxone,cefotaxime,and meropenem were P<0.05,and the difference was statistically significan.Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA)was11.1%;CTX/CRO-R-ECO,CTX/CRO-R-KPN,CR-ECO and CR-KPN were lower than the 2021 ISPED level;The P.aeruginosa drug resistance rate and H.influenzae's ampicillin and ampicillin/sulbactam were higher than the 2021 ISPED level.Conclusion The treatment of respiratory tract infections in pediatric patients faces great challenges.The non-standard use of empirical medication has led to the emergence of multidrug-resistant bacteria,and the selection of anti infection treatment drugs is limited.Therefore,it is imperative to grasp the epidemic characteristics and drug resistance of pathogenic bacteria in the local area.

Clinical epidemiological characteristics of respiratory syncytial virus infection in children in single center in Tianjin / 中华微生物学和免疫学杂志

Objective:To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in children in Tianjin, and provide reference for the prevention and treatment of RSV infection in children.Methods:Clinical data of 2 743 children with acute respiratory infections treated at the Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital from January 2022 to January 2024 were collected. Multiplex fluorescent PCR was used to detect the nucleic acid fragments of six respiratory pathogens including Mycoplasma pneumoniae, human rhinovirus, adenovirus, influenza A virus, influenza B virus and RSV in the throat swabs of the patients. A retrospective analysis was performed on the epidemiological and clinical data of RSV-RNA positive cases. Results:The positive rate of RSV-RNA in the 2 743 children was 15.09% (414/2 743). The positive rate of RSV-RNA was 9.29% (73/786) in 2022 and 16.53% (302/1 827) in 2023, with a statistically significant difference between the two years (χ 2=23.45, P<0.05). The incidence of RSV infection in winter and spring was significantly different from that in summer and autumn (χ 2=19.46, P<0.05). The highest and the lowest infection rates of RSV were found in winter (19.32%, 193/999) and autumn (9.43%, 45/477), respectively. There was a significant difference in RSV infection rate among different age groups (χ 2=71.38, P<0.05), with the highest infection rate in the age group of 0-2 years (21.18%, 230/1 086), and the lowest infection rate in the age group of 6-8 years (6.29%, 27/429). Among the 414 children with RSV infection, 359 cases (84.97%) were infected with RSV alone, while the other 55 cases (13.29%) were infected with mixed pathogens. Fifty-two cases had co-infection of RSV and one other pathogen. The most common pathogens in co-infection cases were human rhinovirus (4.83%, 20/414) and Mycoplasma pneumoniae (6.04%, 25/414). Conclusions:The RSV infection rate among children with acute respiratory tract infection in Tianjin from 2022 to 2024 was 15.09%, with the highest infection rate in spring and the lowest infection rate in autumn. RSV infection can occur in children of all ages, with the highest infection rate in children aged 0-2 years and the lowest infection rate in children aged 6-8 years. RSV infection is often complicated by other respiratory pathogens, and the most common pathogens are human rhinovirus and Mycoplasma pneumoniae.

Analysis of detection of acute respiratory infection in children under 12 years old in Pudong New Area， Shanghai from 2019 to 2023 / 上海预防医学

ObjectiveTo investigate the impact of acute respiratory infections in children under 12 years old in Pudong New Area， Shanghai from 2019 to 2023. MethodsAcute respiratory infection samples of children under 12 years old from three sentinel hospitals in Pudong New Area， Shanghai from 2019 to 2023 were collected， and 42 respiratory infection pathogens， including influenza virus， adenovirus， parainfluenza virus， respiratory syncytial virus， human enterovirus/rhinovirus， human pulmonary virus， human bokavirus， coronavirus （229E， HKU1， NL63 and OC43）， and novel coronavirus， were detected with microfluidic chips. The situation of acute respiratory infections among outpatient and inpatient children in this area was analyzed for the before the implementation of non pharmacological intervention measures （2019.12‒2020.1）， during the period of non pharmacological intervention measures （2020.2‒2022.12）， and after non pharmacological intervention measures （2023.1‒2023.6）. ResultsFrom 2019 to 2023， a total of 1 770 samples were collected， and 445 pathogens were detected， with a detection rate of 25.14% （445/1 770）. The main pathogens detected during the study period were influenza virus： 8.70% （154/1 770）， respiratory syncytial virus： 4.41% （78/1 770）， human enterovirus/rhinovirus： 2.66% （47/1 770）， human adenovirus： 2.49% （44/1 770）， and parainfluenza virus： 2.20% （39/1 770）. Before the implementation of non pharmacological intervention measures， outpatients were primarily infected with influenza， parainfluenza virus， and respiratory syncytial virus， with detection rates of 8.09%， 4.49%， and 4.04%， respectively； inpatients were mainly infected with influenza， respiratory syncytial virus， and parainfluenza virus， with detection rates of 4.49%， 3.82%， and 3.15%， respectively. During the period of non pharmacological intervention measures， influenza， rhinovirus and respiratory syncytial virus were the main viruses detected in the samples of outpatient children， with detection rates of 4.04%， 3.60%， and 2.47%， respectively； inpatient samples mainly detected respiratory syncytial virus， rhinovirus， and influenza virus， with detection rates of 3.60%， 2.02%， and 1.80%， respectively. After non pharmacological intervention measures， influenza， rhinovirus and respiratory syncytial virus were the main pathogens detected in the outpatients， with detection rates of 9.89%， 2.92% and 2.02%， respectively； influenza， respiratory syncytial virus， and rhinovirus were the main pathogens detected in inpatient children， with detection rates of 6.29%， 1.57%， and 1.35%， respectively. ConclusionThe prevalence of pathogens related to acute respiratory infections in children is influenced by non pharmacological preventive measures.

Virus spectrum of inpatients with acute respiratory infection in Pudong New Area , Shanghai / 公共卫生与预防医学

Objective To understand the viral spectrum of inpatients with acute respiratory infection in Pudong New Area, and to explore the composition of pathogens in hospitalized children and adults. Methods Samples of acute respiratory infection cases from 10 medical institutions were collected from 2011 to 2020 and tested for human influenza virus, human adenovirus, rhinovirus, human parainfluenza virus, respiratory syncytial virus, human coronavirus, human metapneumovirus and human boca virus. Results A total of 3 145 inpatients were monitored, with a median age of 61 years. The positive rate of any virus was 32.43% (1 020/3 145), and the single virus infection accounted for 85.98% (877/1 020). In single virus infection, the positive rate of human influenza virus was the highest (9.67%, 304/3 145), with influenza A (80.26%, 244/304) as the main virus. The second was rhinovirus (3.97%, 125/3 145). The positive rate of any virus in different age groups was statistically significant (χ2=103.38，P2=123.06，P2=90.37，P<0.001). Conclusion The positive rate of virus in hospitalized patients with acute respiratory infection is relatively high in Pudong New Area, Shanghai, with human influenza virus being the main virus. The virus spectrum of hospitalized children and adults is inconsistent. In the future, in-depth research should be strengthened, focusing on the distribution of pathogens in different populations and seasonal prevention and treatment.

Analysis of enterovirus serotype results in Dapeng New District， Shenzhen from 2016 to 2022 / 上海预防医学

ObjectiveTo provide a basis for human enteroviruses prevention and control by monitoring the enterovirus （EV） and its main virus types. MethodsSamples of hand-foot-and-mouth disease， herpetic angina and fever clinic patients in Dapeng New District of Shenzhen from 2016 to 2022 were tested for EV with real-time polymerase chain reaction （PCR）. To identify the isolates of EV， VP1 genes of EV were amplified with nested reverse transcription PCR， and then sequenced.A geneticphylogenetic tree was constructed based on the VP1 gene. ResultsAmong the 1 124 suspected hand-foot-and-mouth disease cases， 740 （65.84%） tested EV positive. Coxsackievirus A6 （CVA6） and Coxsackievirus A16 （CVA16） were the main two serotypes with regular cycle trends. Of the 137 suspected herpetic angina cases， 88 （64.23%） were EV positive， with Coxsackievirus A4 （CVA4） and CVA16 as the dominant serotypes. Among 428 respiratory infection specimens， 71 （16.59%） were EV positive. Coxsackievirus A4 （CVA4） was the predominant serotype which caused herpetic angina and respiratory infection. The epidemic EV isolates CVA6 from Shenzhen had a close genetic relationship with isolates in China’s mainland. ConclusionThe main serotypes EV CVA6 and CVA16 which caused hand-foot-and-mouth disease exhibit cyclical trends . The risk of EV transmitted from abroad is low， but their genetic variation and virulence change should be monitored continuously. In addition， the monitoring of dominant isolates CVA4 which cause herpetic angina and respiratory infection should be strengthened.

Characteristics of respiratory syncytial virus infections in children with severe acute respiratory tract infections in Huzhou City， Zhejiang Province from 2018 to 2022 / 上海预防医学

ObjectiveTo understand the prevalence of respiratory syncytial virus （RSV） infections among children hospitalized with severe acute respiratory infections （SARI） in Huzhou， Zhejiang Province， and to explore the epidemiological characteristics and influencing factors of RSV. MethodsNasopharyngeal swab samples from children under 15 years of age， newly admitted to the Huzhou First People's Hospital from 2018 to 2022 and who met the SARI surveillance definition， were collected for respiratory virus nucleic acid testing. SPSS 25.0 and Excel 2016 software were used for statistical analysis of the data. ResultsA total of 1 076 samples were tested for nucleic acids， with an overall positivity rate of 11.2%. The positivity rate of infants under 5 years old was relatively high （16.7%）. RSV infection showed a seasonal distribution， mainly concentrated in autumn and winter， with the highest positivity rate in December （22.3%）. A total of 23 cases of respiratory mixed infection were detected， with a mixed infection rate of 2.13%， among which 16 were RSV-related mixed infections. Logistic regression analysis indicated that season and age were risk factors for RSV infection. ConclusionFrom 2018 to 2022， RSV showed different epidemiological characteristics across different ages and seasons in SARI cases in Huzhou， with significant differences， providing a scientific basis for future prevention of RSV infections.

Pathogenic monitoring results of non-bacterial respiratory infections in Pinghu City / 预防医学

Objective@#To understand the pathogen spectrum composition of non-bacterial respiratory infections in Pinghu City, Zhejiang Province, so as to provide insights for the prevention and control of respiratory infectious diseases.@*Methods@#A total of 592 throat or nasopharynx swab samples were collected from fever patients in Pinghu First People's Hospital from Jamuary 2021 to November 2022. Multiple real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction was used to detect the nucleic acids of rhinovirus (RhV), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), parainfluenza virus (PIV), adenovirus (ADV), metapneumovirus (MPV), coronavirus (CoV), Boca virus (Boca), enterovirus (EV), influenza virus (Flu), chlamydia pneumoniae (CP) and mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP). The detection rates of pathogens and mixed infections in different age groups and seasons were analyzed.@*Results@#A total of 212 samples were tested positive for at least one pathogen's nucleic acid from 592 samples, with a total detection rate of 35.81%. The detection rates of RhV (9.80%), PIV (7.26%), Flu (6.76%), RSV (4.39%) and CoV (3.72%) were relatively high. The detection rates were higher among patients at ages of 0 to 2 years and 3 to 17 years than among patients at ages of 18 to 59 years, and in autumn than in spring and winter (all P<0.05). Twenty-three samples were infected by mixed pathogens, accounting for 3.89%. The mixed infections were all detected two pathogens, with PIV, CoV, RhV, and ADV predominant.@*Conclusions@#From 2021 to November 2022, the main pathogens of non-bacterial respiratory infections in Pinghu City were RhV, PIV, FLu, RSV and CoV, and there were mixed infections. It is necessary to strengthen the prevention and control of respiratory infection in infants and children.

Machine learning in predicting severe acute respiratory infection outbreaks / Aprendizado de máquina na previsão de surtos de síndrome respiratória aguda grave / Aprendizaje automático en la predicción de brotes de síndrome respiratorio agudo grave

Abstract: Severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) outbreaks occur annually, with seasonal peaks varying among geographic regions. Case notification is important to prepare healthcare networks for patient attendance and hospitalization. Thus, health managers need adequate resource planning tools for SARI seasons. This study aims to predict SARI outbreaks based on models generated with machine learning using SARI hospitalization notification data. In this study, data from the reporting of SARI hospitalization cases in Brazil from 2013 to 2020 were used, excluding SARI cases caused by COVID-19. These data were prepared to feed a neural network configured to generate predictive models for time series. The neural network was implemented with a pipeline tool. Models were generated for the five Brazilian regions and validated for different years of SARI outbreaks. By using neural networks, it was possible to generate predictive models for SARI peaks, volume of cases per season, and for the beginning of the pre-epidemic period, with good weekly incidence correlation (R2 = 0.97; 95%CI: 0.95-0.98, for the 2019 season in the Southeastern Brazil). The predictive models achieved a good prediction of the volume of reported cases of SARI; accordingly, 9,936 cases were observed in 2019 in Southern Brazil, and the prediction made by the models showed a median of 9,405 (95%CI: 9,105-9,738). The identification of the period of occurrence of a SARI outbreak is possible using predictive models generated with neural networks and algorithms that employ time series.

Resumo: Surtos de síndrome respiratória aguda grave (SRAG) ocorrem anualmente, com picos sazonais variando entre regiões geográficas. A notificação dos casos é importante para preparar as redes de atenção à saúde para o atendimento e internação dos pacientes. Portanto, os gestores de saúde precisam ter ferramentas adequadas de planejamento de recursos para as temporadas de SRAG. Este estudo tem como objetivo prever surtos de SRAG com base em modelos gerados com aprendizado de máquina usando dados de internação por SRAG. Foram incluídos dados sobre casos de hospitalização por SRAG no Brasil de 2013 a 2020, excluindo os casos causados pela COVID-19. Estes dados foram preparados para alimentar uma rede neural configurada para gerar modelos preditivos para séries temporais. A rede neural foi implementada com uma ferramenta de pipeline. Os modelos foram gerados para as cinco regiões brasileiras e validados para diferentes anos de surtos de SRAG. Com o uso de redes neurais, foi possível gerar modelos preditivos para picos de SRAG, volume de casos por temporada e para o início do período pré-epidêmico, com boa correlação de incidência semanal (R2 = 0,97; IC95%: 0,95-0,98, para a temporada de 2019 na Região Sudeste). Os modelos preditivos obtiveram uma boa previsão do volume de casos notificados de SRAG; dessa forma, foram observados 9.936 casos em 2019 na Região Sul, e a previsão feita pelos modelos mostrou uma mediana de 9.405 (IC95%: 9.105-9.738). A identificação do período de ocorrência de um surto de SRAG é possível por meio de modelos preditivos gerados com o uso de redes neurais e algoritmos que aplicam séries temporais.

Resumen: Brotes de síndrome respiratorio agudo grave (SRAG) ocurren todos los años, con picos estacionales que varían entre regiones geográficas. La notificación de los casos es importante para preparar las redes de atención a la salud para el cuidado y hospitalización de los pacientes. Por lo tanto, los gestores de salud deben tener herramientas adecuadas de planificación de recursos para las temporadas de SRAG. Este estudio tiene el objetivo de predecir brotes de SRAG con base en modelos generados con aprendizaje automático utilizando datos de hospitalización por SRAG. Se incluyeron datos sobre casos de hospitalización por SRAG en Brasil desde 2013 hasta 2020, salvo los casos causados por la COVID-19. Se prepararon estos datos para alimentar una red neural configurada para generar modelos predictivos para series temporales. Se implementó la red neural con una herramienta de canalización. Se generaron los modelos para las cinco regiones brasileñas y se validaron para diferentes años de brotes de SRAG. Con el uso de redes neurales, se pudo generar modelos predictivos para los picos de SRAG, el volumen de casos por temporada y para el inicio del periodo pre-epidémico, con una buena correlación de incidencia semanal (R2 = 0,97; IC95%: 0,95-0,98, para la temporada de 2019 en la Región Sudeste). Los modelos predictivos tuvieron una buena predicción del volumen de casos notificados de SRAG; así, se observaron 9.936 casos en 2019 en la Región Sur, y la predicción de los modelos mostró una mediana de 9.405 (IC95%: 9.105-9.738). La identificación del periodo de ocurrencia de un brote de SRAG es posible a través de modelos predictivos generados con el uso de redes neurales y algoritmos que aplican series temporales.

Progress on epidemiology of human metapneumovirus in children / 国际儿科学杂志

Human metapneumovirus(hMPV)is a common cause of acute lower respiratory infection(ALRI)in children, especially in children aged 2~5 years.The study and mastery of the epidemiological characteristics and transformation patterns of various subtypes of hMPV can lead to a deeper understanding of the distribution areas, epidemiological years and clinical relevance of various subtypes of hMPV.It is important to carry out systematic and comprehensive genotyping and epidemiological study of hMPV to reveal the distribution characteristics and epidemic trend of hMPV.In this review, the research progress in the epidemiology of hMPV is reviewed, which provides ideas for the surveillance, prevention and clinical treatment of hMPV infection, and provides reference for the development of hMPV vaccine and disease prevention and control.

Research progress on the effects of micronutrients on immune function, respiratory infection, and SARS-Cov-2 infection / 中华临床营养杂志

Micronutrients are important factors affecting the immune system. Micronutrients contribute to maintaining the normal functions of immune system through maintaining the integrity of skin and mucosa, regulating the activity of cytokines, and mediating the proliferation and differentiation of T cells and B cells. Human immune system changes at different stages of growth and development, and micronutrient deficiency can impair the immune system and increase the susceptibility to respiratory infections. Therefore, maintaining the optimal nutritional status is beneficial for the immune system to prevent respiratory infections. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-Cov-2) infection is one of the respiratory infectious diseases that is of most concern recently. Micronutrient supplementation has been shown to have positive effects on the prevention of, symptom relief of and recovery from SARS-Cov-2 infection. Further studies are needed to systematically evaluate the effects of micronutrients on immunity and respiratory infections, and to identify the appropriate timing and dosage.

Investigation of viral etiology with sever acute respiratory infection of hospitalized patients in Guangdong Province from 2019 to 2021 / 公共卫生与预防医学

Objective To investigate the infection status and epidemiological characteristics of viral pathogens in hospitalized patients with severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) in Guangdong Province from 2019 to 2021, so as to provide reference for clinical diagnosis and prevention. Methods The respiratory tract samples of SARI patients collected from 2019 to 2021 were detected and analyzed for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), adenovirus (ADV), human rhinovirus/enterovirus (HRV/EV), human metapneumonic virus (HMPV) and other common respiratory viruses using Luminex respiratory multi-pathogen detection technology. Results A total of 1 948 influenza-negative cases were collected, of which 24.28 % were positive detection of virus infection. HRV/EV was the highest (10.32%), followed by RSV (4.31%). The detection rates were statistically significantly different among different age groups (χ2=176.186，P2=0.042，P>0.05). The detection peaks of RSV were mainly concentrated in summer and autumn, while HMPV was prevalent in winter, and HRV/EV and ADV had no obvious seasonality. Mixed infection was found in 39 samples, and the mixed infection rate was 2.00%. In the mixed infection cases, HPIV and HRV/EV combined infection was the most common. Conclusion HRV/EV, RSV, HMPV and ADV are predominant viral pathogens in SARI influenza-negative hospitalized cases in Guangdong Province from 2019 to 2021. It is recommended to strengthen the surveillance of SARI cases in children under 5 years old.

Infección respiratoria baja en neonatos asociados a ventilación mecánica

Introducción: la infección respiratoria baja constituye una importante causa de mortalidad y morbilidad en el recién nacido. Objetivo: identificar los factores de riesgo para la infección respiratoria baja asociada a la ventilación mecánica artificial invasiva y no invasiva en los recién nacidos ingresados en la UCIN del servicio de Neonatología del Hospital General Docente Carlos Manuel de Céspedes de enero 2017 hasta diciembre del 2019. Métodos: se realizó un estudio analítico de casos y controles. Los grupos de estudio estuvieron conformados por 25 casos y 50 controles respectivamente. Resultados: las variables edad gestacional antes las 37 semanas de gestación, el bajo peso al nacer poseen dos veces o más riesgos de padecer una infección respiratoria baja asociada a la ventilación mecánica de forma significativa con una p<0,05; la estadía mayor de 3 días en ventilación mostró significancia con una p: 0,031; entre los diagnósticos que llevaron a la ventilación mecánica fue la enfermedad de la membrana hialina con una p: 0,025. Conclusiones: La edad gestacional menor de 37 semanas, el peso al nacer menor de 2 500 gramos, el tiempo ventilatorio de más de 3 días y el diagnóstico de la enfermedad de la membrana hialina fueron las variables significativas.

Introduction: lower respiratory infection is an important cause of mortality and morbidity in the newborn. Objective: to identify the risk factors for lower respiratory infection associated with invasive and non-invasive artificial mechanical ventilation in newborns admitted to the NICU of the Neonatology service of the Carlos Manuel de Céspedes Teaching General Hospital from January 2017 to December 2019. Methods: an analytical case-control study was conducted. The study groups consisted of 25 cases and 50 controls, respectively. Results: the variables gestational age before 37 weeks of gestation, low birth weight have twice or more risks of suffering a lower respiratory infection associated with mechanical ventilation significantly with a p<0.05; The stay longer than 3 days in ventilation showed significance with a p: 0.031; Among the diagnoses that led to mechanical ventilation was hyaline membrane disease with a p: 0.025. Conclusions: Gestational age less than 37 weeks, birth weight less than 2 500 grams, ventilatory time of more than 3 days and diagnosis of hyaline membrane disease were the significant variables.

Introdução: a infecção respiratória inferior é uma importante causa de mortalidade e morbidade no recém-nascido. Objetivo: identificar os fatores de risco para infecção respiratória inferior associados à ventilação mecânica artificial invasiva e não invasiva em recém-nascidos internados na UTIN do serviço de Neonatologia do Hospital Geral Universitário Carlos Manuel de Céspedes no período de janeiro de 2017 a dezembro de 2019. Métodos: foi realizado um estudo analítico caso-controle. Os grupos de estudo foram constituídos por 25 casos e 50 controles, respectivamente. Resultados: as variáveis idade gestacional antes de 37 semanas de gestação, baixo peso ao nascer apresentam duas ou mais vezes ou mais riscos de sofrer uma infecção respiratória inferior associada à ventilação mecânica significativamente com p<0,05; A permanência superior a 3 dias em ventilação mostrou significância com p: 0,031; Entre os diagnósticos que levaram à ventilação mecânica estava a doença da membrana hialina com p: 0,025. Conclusões: Idade gestacional inferior a 37 semanas, peso ao nascer inferior a 2.500 gramas, tempo ventilatório superior a 3 dias e diagnóstico de doença da membrana hialina foram as variáveis significativas.

Factors associated with respiratory morbidity in the first year of life

Abstract Objectives: To investigate the association between socioeconomic and nutritional factors with respiratory morbidity in the first year of life in different regions of Brazil. Methodology: A nested case-control study within a randomized field trial was conducted in three capital cities (Porto Alegre, Manaus, and Salvador), representing different macro-regions of the country. Cases were defined as children with a reported previous diagnosis of asthma, bronchiolitis, or pneumonia. Corresponding controls were matched by age and sex in a 2:1 ratio, selected consecutively from the original cohort, resulting in a sample of 222 children. Bivariate analyses were performed to assess the association between sociodemographic and nutritional variables with respiratory morbidity outcomes, calculating odds ratios (OR) and their respective confidence intervals (95% CI). Values of p < 0.05 were considered significant. Potential confounding factors were adjusted through multivariate analysis (logistic regression). Results: Maternal smoking and breastfeeding for less than six months showed a significant association and increased risk of respiratory disease (OR=2.12 and 2.05, respectively). Children born in the Southern region of Brazil also demonstrated a higher association and risk of respiratory morbidity. The consumption of ultra-processed foods did not show a significant association or increased risk of respiratory disease. Conclusions: Maternal smoking, breastfeeding for less than six months, and being born in the Southern region of Brazil are risk factors for the development of respiratory morbidity in the first year of life. The consumption of ultra-processed foods does not appear to pose a risk, but it was prevalent in more than 80% of the population, limiting its discriminatory power of analysis.

Postinfectious Olfactory Complaints: A Follow-up Study

Abstract Introduction Acute upper respiratory infection (AURI) is the most common cause of postinfectious olfactory dysfunction (PIOD). Objective We investigated the prevalence of PIOD in a large group of patients reporting persistent smell impairment perception after the AURI resolution. Methods Olfactometry was performed within 1 month after the common cold resolution and after 1 year in 467 (299 males, mean age 41.7 years) outpatients. The Sniffin' Sticks olfactory test (Burghart instruments, Wedel, Germany) was used. Results Anosmia was documented in 28 (6%) patients, hyposmia in 33 (7%), and cacosmia in 55 (11.7%). After 1 year, PIOD improved in 82 (79.6%) patients re-tested. Conclusion The current study demonstrated that persistent olfactory dysfunction is a relevant symptom in patients with AURI, even though many patients had normal olfactometry. Thus, smell impairment deserves careful attention and requires objective documentation.

Identificación de agentes virales en niños con infección respiratoria aguda

Introducción: Las infecciones respiratorias agudas representan un problema de salud en niños, con elevadas cifras de morbilidad y elevado índice de mortalidad. Objetivo: Determinar la circulación de virus respiratorios en niños ingresados con diagnóstico de infección respiratoria aguda, negativos para COVID-19. Métodos: Estudio observacional descriptivo en 119 niños con infección respiratoria aguda, entre 0 y 6 años e ingreso hospitalario entre octubre de 2021-abril de 2022. Se tomaron muestras de exudado nasofaríngeo para estudio virológico (reacción en cadena de la polimerasa en tiempo real). Las variables estudiadas fueron: edad, sexo, diagnóstico clínico, período de ocurrencia y aislamiento de virus respiratorios. Resultados: Predominó el sexo femenino con 51 % y la edad correspondiente al período neonatal con 50 %, seguidos por lactantes entre 1 y 11 meses (40 %), solo 10 % entre 1 y 6 años de edad. Resultaron positivas 42 % de las muestras con predominio del CoV229E (78 %); se aislaron otros virus como influenza A (6 %), sincitial respiratorio (6 %), CoVOC43 (2 %) y rinovirus (2 %). El CoV229E fue frecuente en pacientes con infección respiratoria aguda alta (48,7 %), seguido de infección respiratoria aguda grave (20,5 %) y bronquiolitis (28,2 %). Se detectó coinfección viral solo en infección respiratoria aguda grave, específicamente por IFA/CoV229E (4 %) y CoV229E/bocavirus (2 %). Conclusiones: Se destaca la importancia de la biología molecular para el aislamiento viral. El coronavirus CoV229E tiene relevancia en los casos de infección respiratoria aguda alta y grave principalmente en los menores de 1 año.

Introduction: Acute respiratory infections represent a health problem in children, with high morbidity and high mortality rates. Objective: To determine the circulation of respiratory viruses in children admitted with a diagnosis of acute respiratory infection, negative to COVID-19. Methods: Descriptive observational study in 119 children with acute respiratory infection, in the ages from 0 to 6, and with hospital admission in the period from October 2021 to April 2022. Nasopharyngeal exudate samples were taken for virological study (real-time polymerase chain reaction). The variables studied were: age, sex, clinical diagnosis, period of occurrence and isolation of respiratory viruses. Results: The female sex predominated with 51% and the age corresponding to the neonatal period with 50 %, followed by infants between 1 and 11 months (40%), and only 10% in the ages from 1 to 6 years. 42 % of the samples with a predominance of CoV229E (78%) were positive; other viruses such as influenza A (6 %), respiratory syncytial (6 %), CoVOC43 (2%) and rhinovirus (2%) were isolated. CoV229E was common in patients with high acute respiratory infection (48.7%), followed by severe acute respiratory infection (20.5%) and bronchiolitis (28.2%). Viral co-infection was detected only in severe acute respiratory infection, specifically by IFA/CoV229E (4%) and CoV229E/bocavirus (2%). Conclusions: The importance of molecular biology for viral isolation is highlighted. The Coronavirus CoV229E has relevance in cases of acute high and severe respiratory infection mainly in children under 1 year old.

Bronquiolitis obliterante y SARS-CoV-2: el inicio de una asociación / Bronchiolitis obliterans and SARS-CoV-2: the beginning of an association

La infección por SARS-CoV-2 en la población pediátrica gene-ralmente se manifiesta con síntomas leves; sin embargo, en pacientes con co-morbilidades puede haber compromiso pulmonar grave. Se presenta el caso de un lactante de tres meses de edad con una infección por SARS-CoV-2, con sintomatología respiratoria persistente por 8 semanas después de la infección inicial, con RPC persistentemente positiva, requiriendo varias hospitalizaciones, oxígeno suplementario y ventilación mecánica invasiva. Se encontraron hallazgos clínicos y radiológicos compatibles con una bronquiolitis obliterante asociada a la infección por SARS-CoV-2. Hubo una adecuada respuesta clínica, después del inicio de tratamiento de primera línea para bronquiolitis obliterante, y una evolución favorable durante el seguimiento hasta la fecha, evidenciando la importancia de tener en cuenta esta asociación en la práctica clínica.

SARS-CoV-2 infection in the pediatric population usually manifests with mild symptoms; however, in patients with comorbidities, there may be a severe pulmonary compromise. We present the case of a 3-month-old patient with acute SARS-CoV-2 infection, with persistent respiratory symptoms up to 8 weeks after the initial infection, with a persistently positive PCR test, requiring several hospitalizations, supplemental oxygen, and even invasive mechanical ventilation. Clinical and radiological manifestations were found consistent with bronchiolitis obliterans associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection. An adequate clinical response was documented after starting first-line treatment for bronchiolitis obliterans with satisfactory evolution during follow-up to date, evidencing the importance of considering this association in clinical practice.

Pesquisa de virus respiratorios habituales en pacientes pediátricos ambulatorios, a dos años de la pandemia por COVID-19 / Screening for common respiratory viruses in pediatric outpatients 2 years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic

Introducción. Durante el 2020, la circulación de otros virus respiratorios fue inferior a lo acostumbrado. Es probable que, almodificarse las medidas de mitigación para la infección por el coronavirus 2019, dicha prevalencia haya aumentado en 2021. Objetivo. Estimar la prevalencia de virus respiratorioshabituales en pacientes de 0 a 5 años asistidos en Departamento de Urgencias de un hospital pediátrico de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires. Métodos. Estudio transversal con 348 pacientes que consultaronpor sospecha de enfermedad por el coronavirus 2019(COVID-19), en quienes se descartó dicha enfermedad y se realizó la pesquisa sistemática de virus respiratorios habitualesResultados. En el 40 % de los pacientes se identificó el virus sincicial respiratorio (VSR), un virus respiratorio habitual. La edad menor de 2 años se mostró como predictor independiente de VSR (razón de momios [OR]: 4,15; intervalos de confianza del 95 % [IC95 %]: 2,46-6,99). Conclusión. En la población estudiada, 40 % de los pacientes con sospecha de COVID-19 en quienes se descartó infección por SARS-CoV-2 presentaban infección por VSR.

Introduction. During 2020, circulation of other respiratory viruses was lower than usual. Most likely, as mitigation measures for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) were modified, their prevalence in 2021 may have increased. Objective. To estimate the prevalence of common respiratory viruses among patients aged 0­5 years seen at the Emergency Department of a children's hospital in the City of Buenos Aires. Methods. Cross-sectional study of 348 patients consulting for suspected COVID-19 in whom SARS-CoV-2 infection was ruled out and routine screening for common respiratory viruses was performed. Results. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common respiratory virus, was identified in 40% of patients. Age younger than 2 years was an independent predictor of RSV (odds ratio [OR]: 4.15; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.46­6.99). Conclusion. In the study population, 40% of patients suspected of COVID-19 in whom SARS-CoV-2 infection was ruled out had RSV infection.

Morbilidad por infecciones respiratorias agudas altas en menores de 5 años / Morbidity from acute upper respiratory infections in children under 5 years of age / Morbidade de infecções respiratórias superiores agudas em crianças menores de 5 anos de idade

RESUMEN Introducción: las infecciones respiratorias agudas (IRA) constituyen la causa más frecuente en las consultas de pediatría. Objetivo: caracterizar el comportamiento de la morbilidad por infecciones respiratorias altas en menores de 5 años, en el servicio de respiratorio del Hospital Pediátrico Docente "General Luis Ángel Milanés Tamayo, desde enero a marzo de 2019. Métodos: se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo y transversal. El universo estuvo constituido por 172 niños que ingresaron en este periodo y la muestra después de aplicados los criterios de inclusión y exclusión quedó conformada por 74 niños. El procesamiento de los datos se realizó mediante el programa EPIDAT versión 3.1, como procesador de texto, se utilizaron los métodos teóricos, empíricos y estadísticos. Resultados: predominaron los niños menores de 1 año (51,3%), el sexo masculino(64,8%), la estadía hospitalaria fue generalmente menos de 3 días(64,8%) la procedencia urbana (67,5%), la rinofaringitis aguda como la IRAA más frecuente (74,3%) y la exposición al humo pasivo como principal factor predisponente(56,7%). Conclusiones: se concluyó que en el estudio predominaron los niños menores de 1 año, el sexo masculino , la estadía hospitalaria fue generalmente menos de 3 días, la procedencia urbana, la rinofaringitis aguda como la IRAA más frecuente , la exposición al humo pasivo como principal factor de riesgo asociado.

ABSTRACT Introduction: acute respiratory infections (ARI) are the most frequent cause in paediatric consultations. Objective: to characterize the behavior of morbidity due to upper respiratory infections in children under 5 years of age, in the respiratory service of the Pediatric Teaching Hospital "General Luis Ángel Milanés Tamayo", from January to March 2019. Methods: an observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted. The universe consisted of 172 children who entered in this period and the sample after applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria was made up of 74 children. The data processing was carried out using the EPIDAT version 3.1 program, as a word processor, theoretical, empirical and statistical methods were used. Results: children under 1 year of age (51.3%), male sex (64.8%), hospital stay was generally less than 3 days (64.8%) urban origin (67.5%), acute rhinopharyngitis as the most frequent HAA (74.3%) and exposure to secondhand smoke as the main predisposing factor (56.7%). Conclusions: it was concluded that in the study predominated children under 1 year, the male sex, the hospital stay was generally less than 3 days, urban origin, acute rhinopharyngitis as the most frequent HAIS, exposure to passive smoke as the main associated risk factor.

RESUMO Introdução: infecções respiratórias agudas (RV) são a causa mais frequente em consultas pediátricas. Objetivo: caracterizar o comportamento da morbidade devido a infecções respiratórias superiores em crianças menores de 5 anos, no serviço respiratório do Hospital Universitário Pediátrico "General Luis Ángel Milanés Tamayo", de janeiro a março de 2019. Métodos: foi realizado um estudo observacional, descritivo e transversal. O universo era composto por 172 crianças que ingressaram nesse período e a amostra após a aplicação dos critérios de inclusão e exclusão foi composta por 74 crianças. O processamento dos dados foi realizado utilizando-se o programa EPIDAT versão 3.1, como processador de texto, métodos teóricos, empíricos e estatísticos. Resultados: crianças menores de 1 ano (51,3%), sexo masculino (64,8%), internação hospitalar foi geralmente inferior a 3 dias (64,8%) origem urbana (67,5%), rinofaringite aguda como a HAA mais frequente (74,3%) e exposiçãoao fumo de segunda mão como principal fator predisponente (56,7%). Conclusões: concluiu-se que no estudo predominaram as crianças menores de 1 ano, o sexo masculino, a internação hospitalar foi geralmente inferior a 3 dias, origem urbana, rinofaringite aguda como o HAIS mais frequente, exposição à fumaça passiva como principal fator de risco associado.

Validación del instrumento para medir los factores ambientales asociados a neumonía en niños menores de 5 años / Validation of the instrument to measure environmental factors associated with pneumonia in children under 5 years of age

La neumonía es una infección respiratoria que afecta a los pulmones y puede llevar a la muerte. Los niños menores de 5 años pueden adquirir la enfermedad a través de bacterias, virus y hongos, lo cual puede generarse por ciertos factores ambientales no propicios. Objetivos: Validar el instrumento para medir los factores ambientales asociados a neumonía en niños menores de 5 años que acuden a consulta externa del hospital Martin Icaza del Cantón Babahoyo, julio - diciembre 2020; determinar la confiabilidad del instrumento para medir los factores ambientales asociados a neumonía en niños menores de 5 años. Materiales y métodos: Se utiliza un diseño no experimental, con enfoque mixto, método deductivo, de tipo transversal, de campo, prospectivo. Se aplicó un plan piloto con el fin de identificar la validez, coherencia y pertinencia del instrumento, y a su vez determinar la confiabilidad del mismo con base al criterio de expertos. El componente cuantitativo constó de un plan piloto a 16 padres, donde 8 niños padecían neumonía, mientras los 8 restantes no; en tanto que la entrevista se realizó a dos representantes de niños con neumonía. Resultados: La validación de los instrumentos vino dada por tres profesionales que fueron seleccionados por su experiencia y prestigio, estos calificaron la validez, pertinencia y coherencia donde se obtuvo la ponderación de muy confiable. Los resultados mostraron que la enfermedad se transmite por contacto con personas que padecen estas enfermedades (62.5%), los principales síntomas son la tos, fiebre y dolor de garganta (50.0%), las personas viven con 4 o 5 personas en la misma casa (56.3%) y poseen animales (75.0%). Se identificó efectos emocionales negativos, tales como desesperación, ansiedad, tristeza, depresión e impotencia. Conclusión: El instrumento analizado es válido, coherente y pertinente, siendo muy confiable para su aplicación(AU)

Pneumonia is a respiratory infection that affects the lungs and can lead to death. Children under 5 years of age can acquire the disease through bacteria, viruses and fungi, which can be generated by certain unfavorable environmental factors. Objectives: To validate the instrument to measure the environmental factors associated with pneumonia in children under 5 years of age who attend the outpatient clinic of the Martin Icaza hospital in Babahoyo Canton, July - December 2020; determine the reliability of the instrument to measure the environmental factors associated with pneumonia in children under 5 years of age. Materials and methods: A non-experimental design is used, with a mixed approach, deductive method, cross-sectional, field, prospective. A pilot plan was applied in order to identify the validity, coherence and relevance of the instrument, and in turn determine its reliability based on expert criteria. The quantitative component consisted of a pilot plan for 16 parents, where 8 children suffered from pneumonia, while the remaining 8 did not; while the interview was conducted with two representatives of children with pneumonia. Results: The validation of the instruments was given by three professionals who were selected for their experience and prestige, they qualified the validity, relevance and coherence where the weighting of very reliable was obtained. The results showed that the disease is transmitted by contact with people suffering from these diseases (62.5%), the main symptoms are cough, fever and sore throat (50.0%), people live with 4 or 5 people in the same house (56.3%) and own animals (75.0%). Negative emotional effects were identified, such as despair, anxiety, sadness, depression and helplessness. Conclusion: The analyzed instrument is valid, coherent and pertinent, being very reliable for its application(AU)