Effects of COVID-19 pandemic on epidemiological features of viral respiratory tract infections in children: a single-centre study.

ABSTRACT: The epidemiology of respiratory infections may vary depending on factors such as climate changes, geographical features, and urbanization. Pandemics also change the epidemiological characteristics of not only the relevant infectious agent itself but also other infectious agents. This study aims to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the epidemiology of viral respiratory infections in children. We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of children aged ≤18 years with laboratory-confirmed viral respiratory infections other than COVID-19 from January 2018 to March 2023. Data on demographic characteristics, month and year of admission, and microbiological results were collected. During the study period, 1,829 respiratory samples were sent for polymerase chain reaction testing.

SUBMITTER: Bedir Demirdag T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11502426 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature