The rising of old foes: impact of lockdown periods on "non-SARS-CoV-2" viral respiratory and gastrointestinal infections.

ABSTRACT:

Background

During COVID-19-related public health non-pharmaceutical prevention measures, such as social distancing, lockdown periods and use of face masks, a decrease in viral respiratory and gastroenterological infections was observed worldwide. Following discontinuation of preventative measures, a potential increase of respective infections outside of their usual seasons was a matter of concern.

Method

We aimed to illustrate annual distribution of confirmed viral infections between 2017 and 2021 based on 32,506 clinical samples in a German pediatric tertiary care center and to explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the epidemiology of these infections in children.

Results

While a decrease in overall viral infections was observed during the first and second l

SUBMITTER: Maison N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8787179 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature