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ArticleInfluenza and other respiratory viruses2022

Prevalence and seasonality of viral respiratory infections in a temperate climate region: A 24-year study (1997-2020).

Laura García-Arroyo, Núria Prim, Marga Del Cuerpo, Pilar Marín, Maria Carme Roig, Mnontserrat Esteban, Rosa Labeaga, Neus Martí, Carla Berengua, Ignasi Gich and 2 more

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Article in Influenza and other respiratory viruses, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 28 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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28 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 42 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Laura García-ArroyoMicrobiology Department. Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Sant Pau Biomedical Research Institute (IIB Sant Pau), Barcelona, Spain.
Núria PrimMicrobiology Department. Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Sant Pau Biomedical Research Institute (IIB Sant Pau), Barcelona, Spain.
Marga Del CuerpoMicrobiology Department. Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Sant Pau Biomedical Research Institute (IIB Sant Pau), Barcelona, Spain.
Pilar MarínMicrobiology Department. Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Sant Pau Biomedical Research Institute (IIB Sant Pau), Barcelona, Spain.
Maria Carme RoigMicrobiology Department. Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Sant Pau Biomedical Research Institute (IIB Sant Pau), Barcelona, Spain.
Mnontserrat EstebanMicrobiology Department. Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Sant Pau Biomedical Research Institute (IIB Sant Pau), Barcelona, Spain.
Rosa LabeagaMicrobiology Department. Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Sant Pau Biomedical Research Institute (IIB Sant Pau), Barcelona, Spain.
Neus MartíMicrobiology Department. Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Sant Pau Biomedical Research Institute (IIB Sant Pau), Barcelona, Spain.
Carla BerenguaMicrobiology Department. Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Sant Pau Biomedical Research Institute (IIB Sant Pau), Barcelona, Spain.
Ignasi GichCIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Clinical Epidemiology and Public Health Department, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Sant Pau Biomedical Research Institute (IIB Sant Pau), Barcelona, Spain.
Ferran NavarroMicrobiology Department. Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Sant Pau Biomedical Research Institute (IIB Sant Pau), Barcelona, Spain.
Núria RabellaMicrobiology Department. Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Sant Pau Biomedical Research Institute (IIB Sant Pau), Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-3409-0468
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona · ESHospital de Sant Pau · ES

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundFew long-term reports have been published on the epidemiology of respiratory viruses despite their frequent involvement in extremely common infections. The aim here was to determine the frequency and distribution of respiratory viruses in a temperate climate area (Barcelona, Spain) throughout a 24-year period.

methodsWe collected data on all respiratory viruses detected from 1997 to 2020 in our institution. Clinical specimens were analyzed mainly by conventional techniques, and molecular techniques were also used.

resultsOf the 59,579 specimens analyzed, 21,382 (35.9%) were positive for at least one virus. The number of positive samples during cold months was significantly higher than in warm months. Respiratory virus infections were detected in patients of all ages, above all in children under 3 years of age, who were most frequently infected with the respiratory syncytial virus, whereas Influenza A virus predominated in the other groups, especially in adults. A clear demographic and seasonal pattern was established for some viruses. Circulation of other respiratory viruses during the FLUAV H1N1pdm09 and SARS-CoV-2 pandemics was observed.

conclusionsThis long-term study provides new knowledge about the prevalence of respiratory viruses in a Mediterranean region. Throughout the study period, the frequency of some viruses remained constant, whereas others varied with the year. A clear demographic and seasonal pattern was established for some viruses. Patients suffering from severe respiratory infections should be examined for a range of respiratory viruses regardless of gender, age, or season.

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COVID-19Influenza A virusRespiratory Syncytial Virus, HumanRespiratory Tract InfectionsVirus DiseasesAdultChildChild, PreschoolHumansInfantPrevalenceSARS-CoV-2Seasonsclimateepidemiologyinfluenzaprevalencerespiratory virusesseasonality

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PMID35170253
PMCPMC9178050
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