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ArticleFrontiers in public health2026

Epidemiology of respiratory infectious diseases after the relaxation of COVID-19 policies: a retrospective study in Xiamen, China.

Linlin Qu, Xiaojun Jing, Ruopei Wang, Kai Zhang, Meiying Su, Lanlan Lian, Chunhua Yang, Houzhao Wang

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Linlin Qu *Department of Clinical Laboratory, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China.
Xiaojun Jing *Department of Equipment and Materials, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China.
Ruopei Wang *School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China.
Kai ZhangDepartment of Infectious Diseases and Hepatology, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China.
Meiying SuDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China.
Lanlan LianDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China.
Chunhua YangDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China.
Houzhao WangDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China.

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Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to analyze the epidemiological patterns of respiratory infectious diseases in Xiamen, Fujian Province, over the year following the relaxation of China's COVID-19 control measures. Methods: We conducted a comprehensive statistical analysis of testing data for the six prevalent respiratory pathogens, utilizing throat swab antigen tests, PCR assays, and serological IgM testing. For Results: Influenza A virus emerged as the most prevalent pathogen (32.5%), followed by Conclusion: This study provides a detailed epidemiological snapshot of post-pandemic respiratory pathogens in Xiamen, highlighting distinct age-specific vulnerabilities and seasonal patterns. These findings offer practical guidance for developing targeted, stage-specific intervention strategies to mitigate disease burden in the post-pandemic era.

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COVID-19Respiratory Tract InfectionsAdolescentAdultAgedChildChild, PreschoolChinaFemaleHumansInfantInfant, NewbornMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesSARS-CoV-2epidemiological characteristicspost-COVID-19 erarespiratory infectious diseasesrespiratory pathogensretrospective studyXiamen

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