Epidemiological characteristics of infectious mononucleosis among hospitalized children in Henan Province, China: a retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Infectious mononucleosis (IM), is mainly caused by the primary infection with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Generally, most patients with IM are deemed to have a favorable prognosis, yet a small proportion of children will need hospitalization. This study aimed to explore the epidemiological features of IM among hospitalized children in Henan Province from 2014 to 2023 and forecast monthly IM hospitalizations in 2024.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective analysis of all inpatients with IM in Henan Children's Hospital and the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from January 2014 to December 2023. Demographic information, clinical diagnosis, and admission time were meticulously analyzed. Wavelet analysis and SARIMA model were employed to identify disease p

SUBMITTER: Yuan X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12581607 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature