ArticleJournal of otolaryngology - head & neck surgery = Le Journal d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale
Most Common Pathogens Causing Rhinosinusitis in Patients Who Underwent Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Before, During, and After the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Abstract
importanceChronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) significantly impacts patients' quality of life and incurs substantial healthcare costs. Understanding pathogen trends before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic can inform better management and treatment strategies.
objectiveTo identify the common pathogens associated with CRS and compare them across pre-pandemic, during-pandemic, and post-pandemic periods.
designRetrospective chart review.
settingMcGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Canada.
participantsAround 147 patients were 18 years and older, diagnosed with CRS, underwent endoscopic sinus surgery within the specified timeframe (January 2017 to September 2023), and whose charts contained relevant microbiology information. Patients were categorized into 3 groups based on surgery dates: pre- (January 2018 to November 2019), during- (January 2020 to December 2021), and post-pandemic (February 2022 to September 2023).
main outcome measuresDistribution and prevalence of pathogens associated with CRS across the 3 time periods. Microbiology results from nasal cultures were analyzed to identify predominant pathogens.
resultsAmong the 147 patients, 46 distinct organisms were identified. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: Significant shifts in CRS-associated pathogens occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. Notable changes in the prevalence of
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