Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Bronchiolitis Epidemiology in Greece.

ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: Acute bronchiolitis is a leading cause of hospitalization and morbidity in infants and young children. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted its epidemiology globally. This study aims to assess changes in bronchiolitis epidemiology in Greece during the period of COVID-19 restrictive measures and after their removal, compared to the pre-pandemic period. Materials and Methods: A retrospective non-interventional study was conducted at a tertiary pediatric hospital, including all children aged 0-24 months hospitalized for bronchiolitis between 1 November 2017 and 30 September 2024. A total of 1505 cases were included. Data were analyzed across seven seasonal periods. Results: Bronchiolitis hospitalizations decreased by 98% in 2020-2021, returned to

SUBMITTER: Koloi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12566346 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature