Genovese Cristina, Gorgone Miriam, Genovese Giovanni, LA Spada Giuseppe, Balsamo Danila, Calderone Serena Maria, Faranda Irene, Squeri Raffaele
Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, Italy.
Post Graduate School of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, Italy.
J Prev Med Hyg. 2024 Oct 31;65(3):E344-E355. doi: 10.15167/2421-4248/jpmh2024.65.3.3344. eCollection 2024 Sep.
Acute respiratory infections (ARI) are a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality and they're primarily caused by viruses such as rhinovirus, coronavirus, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and to a lesser extent by bacteria like Streptococcus pneumoniae and Mycoplasma pneumoniae. The study examines the impact of COVID-19 control measures on the circulation of respiratory pathogens, indicating a reduction in infections during the pandemic period. A retrospective study was conducted on 1,286 patients at the "G. Martino" University Hospital of Messina to evaluate the prevalence of respiratory pathogens. The results showed that SARS-CoV-2, rhinovirus, and RSV are the most frequently isolated pathogens, with a clear seasonality from December to March. Co-infections were detected in 14.1% of cases, predominantly in young children. The study suggests the need for enhanced surveillance strategies to improve the management of respiratory infections and healthcare resources.
急性呼吸道感染（ARI）是全球发病和死亡的主要原因，主要由鼻病毒、冠状病毒和呼吸道合胞病毒（RSV）等病毒引起，在较小程度上也由肺炎链球菌和肺炎支原体等细菌引起。该研究考察了新冠疫情防控措施对呼吸道病原体传播的影响，表明在疫情期间感染有所减少。在墨西拿“G. 马尔蒂诺”大学医院对1286名患者进行了一项回顾性研究，以评估呼吸道病原体的流行情况。结果显示，严重急性呼吸综合征冠状病毒2（SARS-CoV-2）、鼻病毒和呼吸道合胞病毒是最常分离出的病原体，在12月至3月有明显的季节性。14.1%的病例检测到合并感染，主要发生在幼儿中。该研究表明需要加强监测策略，以改善呼吸道感染的管理和医疗资源。
