Identifying the impact of non-pharmaceutical interventions on RSV transmission in a single-centre observational study.
BMJ Paediatr Open
; 8(1)2024 Jun 18.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38897622
ABSTRACT
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the introduction of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) resulted in an unprecedented reduction in the transmission of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the predominant cause of bronchiolitis. As NPIs were eased, it was speculated that RSV transmission would return with an increase in the severity of bronchiolitis. In a large tertiary hospital, a dramatic reduction in the incidence of bronchiolitis was seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. The easing of NPIs correlated with an increase in RSV transmission particularly in the community; however, there was no evidence of an increase in the severity of bronchiolitis.
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Collection:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections
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COVID-19
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Newborn
Language:
En
Journal:
BMJ Paediatr Open
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
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Publication country:
ENGLAND
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ESCOCIA
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GB
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GREAT BRITAIN
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INGLATERRA
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REINO UNIDO
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SCOTLAND
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UK
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UNITED KINGDOM