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During the COVID-19 pandemic where has respiratory syncytial virus gone?
Di Mattia, Greta; Nenna, Raffaella; Mancino, Enrica; Rizzo, Valentina; Pierangeli, Alessandra; Villani, Alberto; Midulla, Fabio.
  • Di Mattia G; Department of Maternal Infantile and Urological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
  • Nenna R; Department of Maternal Infantile and Urological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
  • Mancino E; Department of Maternal Infantile and Urological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
  • Rizzo V; Department of Maternal Infantile and Urological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
  • Pierangeli A; Laboratory of Virology, Department of Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, affiliated to Istituto Pasteur Italia, Rome, Italy.
  • Villani A; Pediatric Emergency Department, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Institute for Research, Hospitalization and Health Care (IRCCS), Rome, Italy.
  • Midulla F; Department of Maternal Infantile and Urological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Pediatr Pulmonol ; 56(10): 3106-3109, 2021 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1312761
ABSTRACT
The diffusion of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the implementation of restrictive measures led to a drastic reduction of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) diffusion. Few RSV cases have been detected worldwide, even after the removal of the restrictions. We review the current literature and present possible explanations on why there has been a significant reduction of RSV detection during the COVID-19 pandemic. We also hypothesize what may happen when RSV begins to circulate again. The increase of an immunologically naïve population, with infants born from mothers who have not reinforced their immunity to RSV, could lead to greater RSV epidemics in the coming seasons. It is crucial to prepare the scientific community and to keep RSV surveillance active to avoid dramatic consequences.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human / Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study Limits: Humans / Infant Language: English Journal: Pediatr Pulmonol Journal subject: Pediatrics Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ppul.25582

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human / Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study Limits: Humans / Infant Language: English Journal: Pediatr Pulmonol Journal subject: Pediatrics Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ppul.25582