The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Clinical and Epidemiological Profile of Severe Acute Respiratory Infection in Bahia, Brazil: A Comparative Analysis of Pre- and Post-Pandemic Trends
Viruses,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(3), С. 389 - 389
Опубликована: Март 9, 2025
In
recent
years,
the
incidence
of
Severe
Acute
Respiratory
Infection
(SARI)
has
increased
due
to
emergence
SARS-CoV-2.
However,
impact
COVID-19
pandemic
extends
beyond
mortality
rates.
Recent
analyses
suggest
that
introduction
and
spread
SARS-CoV-2
have
significantly
affected
epidemiology
other
key
respiratory
viruses,
such
as
influenza
virus
(FLUV),
syncytial
(RSV),
rhinovirus
(RV).
These
changes
raise
new
questions
about
dynamics
post-COVID-19
infections,
well
potential
alterations
in
symptom
profiles
clinical
outcomes.
this
study,
we
analyzed
data
from
Epidemiological
Surveillance
Information
System
Viral
Agents
(SIVEP-Gripe),
established
by
Brazilian
Ministry
Health,
examine
profile
SARI
before
during
Brazil.
Our
reveal
a
distinct
epidemiological
pattern,
with
significant
decrease
FLUV
notifications
pandemic,
accompanied
peaks
RSV
RV
cases
late
2020.
Additionally,
there
was
shift
age
distribution
viral
individuals
infected
being
older
than
those
pandemic.
Interestingly,
Bahia
State
resulted
reduction
frequency
symptoms
associated
non-SARS-CoV-2
SARI,
without
altering
findings
circulation
contributed
shift,
particularly
for
FLUV,
RSV,
marked
fever,
dyspnea,
distress,
need
ventilatory
support.
The
underlying
mechanisms
driving
these
remain
unclear.
insights
are
crucial
public
health
authorities
policymakers
refine
surveillance
strategies
enhance
control
measures
causing
SARI.
Язык: Английский
Unraveling Poland’s unprecedented influenza surge in early 2025: increased viral severity or post-pandemic vulnerability?
Pharmacological Reports,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 24, 2025
Язык: Английский
Global burden associated with rare infectious diseases of poverty in 2021: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
Infectious Diseases of Poverty,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(1)
Опубликована: Ноя. 13, 2024
Rare
infectious
diseases
of
poverty
(rIDPs)
involve
more
than
hundreds
tropical
diseases,
which
dominantly
affect
people
living
in
impoverished
and
marginalized
regions
fail
to
be
prioritized
the
global
health
agenda.
The
neglect
rIDPs
could
impede
progress
toward
sustainable
development.
This
study
aimed
estimate
disease
burden
2021,
would
pivotal
for
setting
intervention
priorities
mobilizing
resources
globally.
Язык: Английский
Epidemiological characteristics and serological survey of mumps 15 years after MMR vaccine was included in the immunization program
Journal of Medical Virology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
96(8)
Опубликована: Авг. 1, 2024
Mumps
is
a
vaccine-preventable
acute
viral
infectious
disease.
To
understand
the
incidence
of
mumps
and
population
immunity
in
Quzhou
City
after
measles
rubella
vaccine
(MMR)
was
included
immunization
program,
we
analyzed
epidemiological
characteristics
cases
from
2009
to
2023
cross-sectional
serosurvey
IgG
antibodies
conducted
2024.
We
found
that
15
years
MMR
significantly
reduced
all
populations,
but
remained
highest
vaccinated
children
aged
0-12
years.
Vaccine
escape
may
explain
high
highly
populations.
Updating
vaccines
or
developing
new
targets
multiple
genotypes
be
necessary
improve
effectiveness
against
infection
fully
control
infections
outbreaks.
The
positive
rate
concentration
antibody
were
inconsistent
with
data.
not
an
ideal
substitute
for
cannot
used
accurately
predict
whether
target
susceptible
protected.
Natural
provide
longer-lasting
than
vaccination.
Язык: Английский
Trends in Hospitalizations of Patients with Hepatitis C Virus in Poland between 2012 and 2022
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(18), С. 5618 - 5618
Опубликована: Сен. 22, 2024
Background:
Analyzing
hospitalizations
of
patients
with
hepatitis
C
virus
(HCV)
infection
is
essential
for
an
effective
action
plan
to
eliminate
as
a
public
health
threat.
This
study
aimed
explore
trends
in
HCV
and
factors
related
these
hospitalizations.
Methods:
11-year
retrospective
(2012–2022)
explored
Poland
based
on
data
from
the
Nationwide
General
Hospital
Morbidity
Study.
Results:
The
mean
age
individuals
was
55
years,
hospitalization
rates
among
men
women
15.5
13.7
per
100,000
population,
respectively.
Hospitalizations
were
1.8-fold
higher
urban
residents.
most
frequent
comorbidities
digestive
(24%)
cardiovascular
(18%)
diseases.
During
studied
period,
significantly
decreased
31.9
2012
5.0
2022,
stays
requiring
0–3,
4–7,
≥8
days
becoming
8-fold,
6-fold,
4-fold
less
frequent,
flattening
apparent
across
all
groups,
including
children.
Conclusions:
While
significant
progress
has
been
made
managing
Poland,
continued
efforts
are
required
disparities
care
sustain
momentum
toward
elimination,
particularly
through
enhanced
political
commitment
implementation
comprehensive
national
screening
programs.
Язык: Английский
Treatment of Hepatitis C Virus Infections Among Patients of Ukrainian Origin During the Influx of War Refugees to Poland
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(24), С. 7641 - 7641
Опубликована: Дек. 15, 2024
Background:
The
wave
of
wartime
migration
from
Ukraine
has
raised
a
number
concerns
about
infectious
diseases,
the
prevalence
which
is
higher
in
than
host
countries,
with
hepatitis
C
virus
(HCV)
infection
being
one
them.
Our
analysis
aimed
to
assess
percentage
HCV-infected
Ukrainian
refugees
under
care
Polish
centers
providing
antiviral
diagnosis
and
therapy,
evaluate
their
characteristics
effectiveness
treatment
direct-acting
drugs
(DAAs).
Methods:
included
patients
nationality
treated
for
HCV
between
2022
2024
hepatology
centers.
Data
were
collected
retrospectively
completed
online.
Results:
In
population
3911
chronic
DAAs
16
2022–2024,
there
429
war
Ukraine,
accounting
11%
total
treated.
was
significantly
younger
(45.7
vs.
51
years,
p
<
0.001)
had
women
(50.3%
45.3%,
=
0.048)
compared
patients.
Patients
origin
less
advanced
liver
disease
likely
have
comorbidities
need
comedications.
Coinfection
human
immunodeficiency
more
common
Ukrainians
patients,
16.1%
5.9%
(p
0.001).
distribution
genotypes
(GTs)
also
differed;
although
GT1b
predominated
both
populations,
its
frequency
(62.3%
44.5%,
0.001),
while
second
most
GT3
(30.5%
16.2%,
Conclusions:
Documented
differences
patient
did
not
affect
exceeded
97%
but
rate
those
lost
follow-up
among
Язык: Английский