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ArticleItalian journal of pediatrics2026

Early and high Influenza A circulation alongside reduced Respiratory Syncytial Virus prevalence during autumn 2025 in paediatric patients attending emergency department.

Velia Chiara Di Maio, Rossana Scutari, Stefania Ranno, Luana Coltella, Venere Cortazzo, Luna Colagrossi, Anna Chiara Vittucci, Livia Antilici, Giulia Linardos, Alessandra Salvatori and 11 more

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Article in Italian journal of pediatrics, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Velia Chiara Di Maio *Microbiology and Diagnostic Immunology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Rossana Scutari *Multimodal Research Area, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy. rossana.scutari@opbg.net.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8549-9645
Stefania RannoMicrobiology and Diagnostic Immunology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Luana ColtellaMicrobiology and Diagnostic Immunology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Venere CortazzoMicrobiology and Diagnostic Immunology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Luna ColagrossiMicrobiology and Diagnostic Immunology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Anna Chiara VittucciBambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Hospital University Pediatrics Clinical Area, IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Livia AntiliciBambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Hospital University Pediatrics Clinical Area, IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Giulia LinardosMicrobiology and Diagnostic Immunology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Alessandra SalvatoriBambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Hospital University Pediatrics Clinical Area, IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Leonarda GentileMicrobiology and Diagnostic Immunology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Manuela OnoriMicrobiology and Diagnostic Immunology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Barbara LucignanoMicrobiology and Diagnostic Immunology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Gianluca VrennaMicrobiology and Diagnostic Immunology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Mara PisaniBambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Hospital University Pediatrics Clinical Area, IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Sebastian CristaldiBambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Hospital University Pediatrics Clinical Area, IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Massimiliano RaponiMedical Direction, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Cristina RussoMicrobiology and Diagnostic Immunology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Paola BernaschiMicrobiology and Diagnostic Immunology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Alberto VillaniBambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Hospital University Pediatrics Clinical Area, IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Carlo Federico PernoMicrobiology and Diagnostic Immunology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy.

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Abstract

The recent implementation of preventive strategies against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in infants has raised questions about potential changes in RSV seasonality and the circulation of other respiratory viruses. This study aimed to compare respiratory virus activity among paediatric patients presenting to the Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital (Rome, Italy), with respiratory symptoms and available BioFire Respiratory Panel 2.1 plus results during September-December 2024 (N = 670) and 2025 (N = 905). RSV detection decreased significantly in December 2025 compared with the same period in 2024 (6.3% vs 29.4%, risk ratio [RR]: 0.21, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.16-0.28; p < 0.001). By contrast, influenza A viruses had an earlier onset in 2025 and emerged as the dominant pathogen compared with 2024 (21.0%, in 2025 vs 4.5%, in 2024; RR: 4.69, 95% CI 3.23-6.80; p < 0.001). Unlike September-December 2024, parainfluenza viruses (PIVs) 3 and 4 circulated in 2025 (0.4% vs 3.5% for PIV 3; 0.0% vs 3.6% for PIV-4; p < 0.001 for both), mainly observed in infants (median age 0.7 years; interquartile range: 0.2-1.2; mean±standard deviation: 0.9 ± 0.8). Circulation of adenovirus (11.5%, vs 6.1%; p < 0.001) and human coronavirus HKU1 (3.6%, vs 0.1%; p < 0.001) also increased in 2025 compared with 2024. The observed epidemiological shifts suggest potential effects associated with the introduction of RSV prophylaxis in Italy and highlight the importance of continued paediatric surveillance in monitoring evolving viral patterns and guiding public health decisions.

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Emergency Service, HospitalInfluenza A virusInfluenza, HumanRespiratory Syncytial Virus InfectionsChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansInfantItalyMalePrevalenceRespiratory Syncytial Virus, HumanSeasonsPaediatric patientsRespiratory Syncytial VirusRespiratory viruses

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PMCPMC13227826

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