Rhinovirus persistence during the COVID-19 pandemic-Impact on pediatric acute wheezing presentations.

ABSTRACT: Rhinoviruses have persisted throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, despite other seasonal respiratory viruses (influenza, parainfluenza, respiratory syncytial virus, adenoviruses, human metapneumovirus) being mostly suppressed by pandemic restrictions, such as masking and other forms of social distancing, especially during the national lockdown periods. Rhinoviruses, as nonenveloped viruses, are known to transmit effectively via the airborne and fomite route, which has allowed infection among children and adults to continue despite pandemic restrictions. Rhinoviruses are also known to cause and exacerbate acute wheezing episodes in children predisposed to this condition. Noninfectious causes such as air pollutants (PM_2.5 , PM₁₀ ) can also play a role. In this retrospective

SUBMITTER: Teo KW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9350342 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature