Chikungunya virus in Europe: A retrospective epidemiology study from 2007 to 2023
Qian Liu,
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Hong Shen,
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Li Gu
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et al.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
19(3), P. e0012904 - e0012904
Published: March 7, 2025
Background
Chikungunya
virus
(CHIKV),
a
mosquito-borne
alphavirus,
is
responsible
for
disease
outbreaks
worldwide.
However,
systematic
knowledge
of
spatiotemporal
distribution
and
risk
patterns
CHIKV
in
mainland
Europe
remains
unclear.
Our
aim
was
to
decipher
the
epidemiological
characteristics,
diversity,
clinical
manifestations
CHIKV.
Methods
In
this
retrospective
study,
we
retrieved
surveillance
bulletins
chikungunya
infections
reported
during
2007–2023
depict
characteristics.
We
performed
genotyping
phylogenetic
analyses
examine
evolution
mutation.
also
searched
PubMed,
Web
Science,
Google
Scholar
conduct
meta-analyses
manifestations.
Results
4730
cases
across
twenty-two
countries
were
documented
from
2007–2022,
with
no
2023.
The
age-standardized
incidence
rate
highest
2014
(0.31),
significant
variations
observed
each
country
per
year.
Although
autochthonous
occurred
several
countries,
majority
travel-related,
individuals
mainly
getting
infected
summer
vacation.
Most
travel-related
as
being
acquired
India
(11.7%),
followed
by
Dominican
Republic
(9.0%),
Guadeloupe
(8.7%),
Thailand
(7.8%).
Genotyping
genome
sequences
identified
two
genotypes,
belonging
II-ECSA.
E1
A226V
mutation
detected
outbreaks,
including
Italy
2007
France
2017.
most
common
symptoms
fever
(97.6%),
joint
pain
(94.3%),
fatigue
(63.5%),
skin
rash
(52.3%).
Conclusion
suitable
niches
are
expanding
due
climate
change
global
travel.
With
absence
specific
antiviral
treatments
vaccines
still
development,
vector
control
essential
suppressing
re-emergence
epidemics
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Insights into Genetic and Antigenic Characteristics of Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 Viruses Circulating in Sicily During the Surveillance Season 2023–2024: The Potential Effect on the Seasonal Vaccine Effectiveness
Viruses,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(10), P. 1644 - 1644
Published: Oct. 21, 2024
After
disruption
in
the
influenza
circulation
due
to
emergence
of
SARS-CoV-2,
intensity
seasonal
outbreaks
has
returned
pre-pandemic
levels.
This
study
aimed
evaluate
evolution
and
variability
whole-genome
sequences
A(H1N1)pdm09,
predominant
virus
Sicily
(Italy)
during
season
2023-2024.
The
potential
vaccine
efficacy
was
calculated
using
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The circulating characteristics of common respiratory pathogens in Ningbo, China, both before and following the cessation of COVID-19 containment measures
Qian Sun,
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Zhen Liu,
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Min Jiang
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et al.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Oct. 28, 2024
To
assess
the
circulating
characteristics
of
common
respiratory
pathogens
following
complete
relaxation
non-pharmaceutical
interventions
(NPIs)
and
cessation
dynamic
zero-COVID
policy.
The
retrospective
analysis
was
conducted
from
14,412
patients
with
acute
infections
(ARIs)
January
24,
2020,
to
December
31,
2023,
including
Influenza
A
virus
(IFV-A),
B
(IFV-B),
Respiratory
Syncytial
Virus
(RSV),
Human
Rhinovirus
(HRV),
Parainfluenza
(HPIV),
Metapneumovirus
(HMPV),
Coronavirus
(HCoV),
Bocavirus
(HBoV),
Adenovirus
(HAdV),
Mycoplasma
pneumoniae
(MP).
Compared
2020–2022,
Joinpoint
indicated
a
monthly
increase
in
overall
pathogen
activity
rising
an
average
43.05%
68.46%.
positive
rates
IFV-A,
IFV-B,
HMPV,
HPIV,
HCoV,
MP
increased,
while
those
HRV
RSV
decreased,
no
differences
HAdV
HBoV.
outbreak
IFV-A
observed,
rate
has
surpassed
pre-COVID-19
pandemic
levels
spread
interrupted
by
IFV-A.
Infants
toddlers
were
primarily
infected
RSV,
Children
adolescents
exhibited
higher
prevalence
MP,
HRV,
whereas
Adults
elderly
incidence
co-infections
rose
4.25
13.73%.
Restricted
cubic
spline
models
showed
that
susceptible
age
ranges
for
multiple
expanded.
These
changes
serve
as
reminder
stay
alert
future
offer
clinicians
useful
guide
diagnosing
treating.
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Seasonal Shifts in Influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, and Other Respiratory Viruses After the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Eight-Year Retrospective Study in Jalisco, Mexico
Ernestina Quintero-Salgado,
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Jaime Briseño-Ramírez,
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Gabriel Vega‐Cornejo
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et al.
Viruses,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(12), P. 1892 - 1892
Published: Dec. 8, 2024
The
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
pandemic
profoundly
disrupted
the
epidemiology
of
respiratory
viruses,
driven
primarily
by
widespread
non-pharmaceutical
interventions
(NPIs)
such
as
social
distancing
and
masking.
This
eight-year
retrospective
study
examines
seasonal
patterns
incidence
influenza
virus,
syncytial
virus
(RSV),
other
viruses
across
pre-pandemic,
pandemic,
post-pandemic
phases
in
Jalisco,
Mexico.
Weekly
case
counts
were
analyzed
using
an
interrupted
time
series
(ITS)
model,
segmenting
timeline
into
these
three
distinct
phases.
Significant
reductions
circulation
observed
during
followed
atypical
resurgences
NPIs
relaxed.
Influenza
displayed
alternating
subtype
dominance,
with
A
H3
prevailing
2022,
B
surging
2023,
H1N1
increasing
thereafter,
reflecting
potential
immunity
gaps.
RSV
activity
was
marked
earlier
onset
higher
intensity
post-pandemic.
Other
including
human
rhinovirus/enterovirus
(HRV/HEV)
parainfluenza
(HPIV),
showed
altered
dynamics,
some
failing
to
return
pre-pandemic
seasonality.
These
findings
underscore
need
for
adaptive
surveillance
systems
vaccination
strategies
address
evolving
viral
patterns.
Future
research
should
investigate
long-term
public
health
implications,
focusing
on
vaccination,
clinical
outcomes,
healthcare
preparedness.
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Influenza Viruses Detected in Lethal Cases in the Russian Federation in the 2023–2024 Respiratory Virus Season
ЗДОРОВЬЕ НАСЕЛЕНИЯ И СРЕДА ОБИТАНИЯ - ЗНиСО / PUBLIC HEALTH AND LIFE ENVIRONMENT,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 68 - 74
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Introduction:
Influenza
is
a
highly
contagious
disease
which
can
cause
severe
complications
and
even
death,
particularly
in
high-risk
populations.
Continuous
monitoring
careful
testing
of
seasonal
influenza
viruses,
especially
for
cases,
necessary
to
develop
optimize
prevention
treatment.
Objective:
To
establish
genetic
antigenic
characteristics
viruses
detected
lethal
cases
the
Russian
Federation
2023–2024
respiratory
virus
season.
Materials
methods:
From
September
29,
2023
June
1,
2024,
859
specimens
from
(nasopharyngeal
swabs)
101
autopsy
trachea,
bronchi,
lungs
57
regions
were
analyzed
by
PCR.
For
those
with
sufficient
amount
material,
whole-genome
sequencing
was
performed
using
Illumina
MiSeq
platform.
Results:
The
season
characterized
dominance
A/H3N2
subclade
2a.3a.1.
A/H1N1pdm09
type
B
lesser
extent
that
period.
Additional
diversification
observed
during
accumulation
amino
acid
substitutions
hemagglutinin
sites.
Most
among
at
high
risk
unvaccinated.
No
mutations
associated
increased
pathogenicity
virulence
identified
cases.
molecular
markers
drug
resistance
neuraminidase
inhibitors
baloxavir
marboxil
all
tested
Conclusion:
diseases
State
Research
Center
Virology
Biotechnology
“Vector”
similar
recovered
patients.
isolated
genetically
antigenically
vaccine
strain
had
no
or
resistance.
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