The changing pattern of common respiratory viruses among children from 2018 to 2021 in Wuhan, China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acute respiratory infections in children are a global public health challenge. Owing to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, non-pharmaceutical interventions, including patient isolation, social distancing, hand washing, and mask wearing, have been widely implemented, impacting the transmission of common respiratory viruses. The aim of this study was to clarify the epidemiological features of respiratory viruses in children less than 14 years of age in Wuhan before and after COVID-19.

Methods

Respiratory specimens were collected from patients aged < 14 years at two hospitals in Wuhan, China, from January 2018 to December 2021. Seven respiratory viruses were identified using an immunofluorescence assay. Pathogen profiles and seasonality were analysed.

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SUBMITTER: Wan L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10645662 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature