Changes in spectrum of respiratory pathogens infections among hospitalized patients post COVID-19 pandemic in Jinan, Shandong Province.

ABSTRACT: The patterns of respiratory pathogens have undergone significant changes, underscoring the critical need for accurate pathogen identification to guide targeted treatment. This study aimed to investigate the positive rates of common respiratory pathogens over the past two years using the multiplex molecular testing in clinical settings. This study evaluated respiratory pathogens in 7861 hospitalized patients at Qilu Hospital of Shandong University from March 2022 to February 2024. Pathogen detection was performed using multiplex RT-PCR combined with capillary electrophoresis technology, targeting influenza A virus (Flu-A), influenza A virus H1N1 (H1N1), influenza A virus H3N2 (H3N2), influenza B virus (Flu-B), parainfluenza virus (PIV), adenovirus (ADV), human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), human

SUBMITTER: Li L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12753716 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature