ArticleInfluenza and other respiratory viruses2025
Detection of Respiratory Viruses Other Than SARS-CoV-2 in a Large Hospital Laboratory in Rome, Italy, During the Seasons 2016-2017 to 2022-2023.
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- Epidemiological shifts in pediatric respiratory pathogens in Shenzhen, China: impacts of COVID-19 control measures and relaxation.Microbiology spectrum · 2026Article
- Prevalence and genetic diversity of respiratory syncytial viruses circulating in Bulgaria, 2023-2025.Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2026Article
- Molecular characterization of enteroviruses in patients with acute respiratory infection and influenza-like illness in the Central African Republic revealed mainly polioviruses and other enteric enterovirus types.Access microbiology · 2026Article
- Epidemiological profile of respiratory viruses associated with influenza-like illness and severe acute respiratory infection in Guangzhou, China, 2024-2025.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Viral pathogens in the etiology of acute respiratory infections in Bulgaria during the 2024-2025 season and genetic diversity of circulating influenza viruses.Frontiers in microbiology · 2026Article
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Abstract
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objectiveRespiratory viruses are major contributors to morbidity and mortality worldwide, with their circulation influenced by seasonal patterns and pandemic-related interventions. This study analyzed detection trends of non-SARS-CoV-2 respiratory viruses in a large Italian hospital over a 7-year period, focusing on variations across COVID-19-related periods and patient age groups.
methodsWe retrospectively analyzed multiplex PCR-based laboratory results of 8836 nasopharyngeal samples collected between September 2016 and August 2023. Viral detection rates were stratified by season, COVID-19-related periods (pre-pandemic, pandemic, post-pandemic), and age groups.
resultsOf the 8836 nasopharyngeal samples analyzed, 2795 (31.6%) tested positive for at least one respiratory virus. Rhinovirus/enterovirus (RV/EV) was the most frequently detected virus (37.6%), followed by influenza A virus (IAV, 17.9%) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV, 17.2%). The 2020-2021 season had the lowest positivity rate (p < 0.001), with marked declines in IAV and RSV detections, likely because of COVID-19 mitigation measures. Conversely, detections of RV/EV and human coronaviruses increased. Postpandemic data suggested a return to prepandemic patterns, though overall positivity rates remained altered. Age-stratified analysis revealed RSV predominance in infants (p < 0.001), emphasizing its clinical relevance in pediatric populations.
conclusionsOur findings highlight the dynamic nature of respiratory virus epidemiology and the persistent impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on viral circulation. Continuous surveillance and adaptive public health strategies are essential for managing future outbreaks and mitigating the burden of respiratory viral infections.
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