Old foes following news ways?—Pandemic-related changes in the epidemiology of viral respiratory tract infections

Infection, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 52(1), С. 209 - 218

Опубликована: Авг. 29, 2023

Following lockdown periods and restricting public health measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, respiratory tract infections (RTIs) rose significantly worldwide. This led an increased burden on children's hospitals compromising medical care of acutely chronically ill children. We characterized changes epidemiological pattern circulating viral infections.

Язык: Английский

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Comparative Analysis of Influenza Epidemiology Before and After the COVID‐19 Pandemic in Argentina (2018–2019 vs. 2022–2023)

Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 19(2)

Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025

ABSTRACT Introduction The COVID‐19 pandemic altered the epidemiology of respiratory viruses other than SARS‐CoV‐2. This study investigated clinical‐epidemiological pattern hospitalized pediatric patients with acute lower tract infections (ALRI) and influenza in Argentina, comparing prepandemic postpandemic periods. Materials Methods multicenter, cross‐sectional included under 18 years old admitted for ALRIs five tertiary centers Argentina before (2018 2019) after (2022 2023) COVID‐19. Changes viral detection rates, seasonality, case fatality rate (CFR), along epidemiological clinical characteristics, were analyzed. Indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA) or RT‐PCR was used virological diagnosis pre‐pandemic, only post‐pandemic. Epi Info 7 SPSS 15.0 data analysis. Results A total 5838 cases ALRI (mean age: 9.5 months; IQR: 4–22 months); 96.6% tested detection, 66.4% positive (3877 cases). Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) most prevalent. Influenza showed typical winter seasonality 2018, 2019, 2023. However, 2022 exhibited a bimodal pattern: late summer spring, co‐circulation B second peak. CFR varied by diagnosis; highest CFR, all deaths related to A. Among 354 cases, 81% < 5 old, 53% male, 63% had comorbidities, 14.1% required intensive care. Mean vaccine coverage (6–24 months) 21.4%. In both periods, more likely have pneumonia. Additionally, period, malnourishment being 3 age older also associated higher likelihood infection compared viruses. Conclusions primarily affected children old. Postpandemic involved individuals, increased circulation H3N2 observed. Vaccination notably low. returned its usual seasonal

Язык: Английский

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Impact of climate change on paediatric respiratory health: pollutants and aeroallergens

European Respiratory Review, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 33(172), С. 230249 - 230249

Опубликована: Апрель 30, 2024

Paediatric populations are particularly vulnerable to respiratory diseases caused and exacerbated by aeroallergens, pollutants infectious agents. Worsening climate change is expected increase the prevalence of aeroallergens while amplifying disease severity causing disproportionate effects in under-resourced areas. The purpose this narrative review summarise role anthropogenic literature examining future impact agents on paediatric with a focus equitable mitigation. selected for discussion include pollen, dust mites mould as these prevalent triggers asthma worldwide. Human rhinovirus syncytial virus key viruses interacting pollution primary causal viral disease. Within review, we present propensity synergistically exacerbate outline measures that can ameliorate morbidity through health equity lens. We support shifting from fossil fuels renewable energy worldwide, across sectors, means reducing increases morbidity.

Язык: Английский

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Respiratory Health Effects of Air Pollutants

Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 44(1), С. 15 - 33

Опубликована: Сен. 7, 2023

Язык: Английский

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The Lag -Effects of Air Pollutants and Meteorological Factors on COVID-19 Infection Transmission and Severity: Using Machine Learning Techniques

Journal of Research in Health Sciences, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 24(3), С. e00622 - e00622

Опубликована: Июль 31, 2024

Exposure to air pollution is a major health problem worldwide. This study aimed investigate the effect of level pollutants and meteorological parameters with their related lag time on transmission severity coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) using machine learning (ML) techniques in Shiraz, Iran.

Язык: Английский

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Assessing Hospital Infrastructure Resilience in Pandemics

International Journal of Fuzzy System Applications, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 14(1), С. 1 - 21

Опубликована: Янв. 9, 2025

In the era of globalization, infectious diseases pose a significant threat to global health and societal stability. They strain healthcare systems, necessitating robust preventive strategies, particularly in creating resilient hospital environments. Our study identifies analyzes environmental safety risk factors during pandemics, emphasizing need for context-specific mitigation. By integrating literature review with linguistic assessment factors, we reveal complex dimensions underappreciated epidemiological risks. Using triangular fuzzy number theory DEMATEL method, develop an evaluation model that quantifies environment risks their interdependencies, enhancing informed decision-making epidemic prevention resource allocation, contributing infrastructure sustainability well-being.

Язык: Английский

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A comprehensive review of the latest research progress in optical particle counters

Measurement, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 117177 - 117177

Опубликована: Март 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Ossicular chain changes revealed middle ear inflammation in medieval rural central Italy (Tuscany 10th-12th century)

International Journal of Paleopathology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 49, С. 58 - 68

Опубликована: Март 5, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Wheezing Episodes in Children Before and After the Onset of the COVID‐19 Pandemic in Brussels

Pediatric Pulmonology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 60(4)

Опубликована: Март 28, 2025

ABSTRACT Purpose Studies have demonstrated important changes in the seasonality of pediatric respiratory illnesses since onset COVID‐19 pandemic. The aim this study was to describe epidemiology childhood wheezing episodes before and after start pandemic relation their potentially associated environmental triggers. Methods Files all children treated with salbutamol for an acute episode September October 2019, 2020, 2021 were retrospectively reviewed. Infection epidemiology, daily concentrations air pollutants (NO 2 , O 3 PM 10 2.5 ), fungal spores collected over same time period. Results In 2021, 298 observed compared 111 2020 86 2019 ( p < 0.001). Compared significantly older 0.001), less likely a history recurrent 0.001) required hospitalization = 0.034). Adenovirus SARS‐CoV‐2 more prevalent as concentration higher both while NO airborne lower 0.0001). Conclusion A threefold increase autumn post‐COVID (2021) pre‐COVID (2019) together very high circulation significant 3.

Язык: Английский

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Impact of Acute Respiratory Infections on Medical Absenteeism Among Military Personnel: Retrospective Cohort Study

JMIR Formative Research, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 9, С. e69113 - e69113

Опубликована: Апрель 18, 2025

Abstract Background Acute respiratory infections (ARI) are a significant challenge in military settings due to close communal living, which facilitates the rapid transmission of pathogens. A variety pathogens contribute ARI, each varying prevalence, severity, and impact on organizational productivity. Understanding mitigating ARI is critical for optimizing health personnel maintaining Objective This retrospective study surveillance data aims identify causing among servicemen determine most medical absenteeism, defined as combined duration issued certificate light duty. Methods From September 2023 August 2024, anonymous nasopharyngeal swabs (BioFire FilmArray Respiratory Panel) were collected from Singapore Armed Forces presenting with symptoms after doctor’s consultation at local camp’s centre. The presence fever duty self-reported by servicemen. Results total 1095 collected, 608 (55.5%) tested positive. common pathogen was human rhinovirus/enterovirus (HRV/HEV) 303 (27.7%) individuals. highest proportions observed influenza (62.8%, 27/43), SARS-CoV-2 (34.3%, 12/35), parainfluenza (31.6%, 12/38). odds patients that have 5.8 times higher than those infected HRV/HEV (95% CI 2.95‐11.40, P <.001). median certificate, duty, absenteeism 0 (IQR 0), 2 2) 0) days, respectively. having ≥1 day 5.34 2.63‐10.88, No differences found between other Conclusions Compared HRV/HEV, significantly associated longer duration. Nonetheless, there no overall across pathogens, given instead. These findings emphasize need pathogen-agnostic measures. While vaccinations already mandatory camps, encouraging additional public measures (eg, mask-wearing symptomatic servicemen, COVID-19 vaccinations, therapeutics) can further reduce incidence, minimize mitigate

Язык: Английский

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