Branda Francesco, Petrosillo Nicola, Yon Dong Keon, Ciccozzi Massimo, Scarpa Fabio
Unit of Medical Statistics and Molecular Epidemiology, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, 00128 Rome, Italy.
Infection Prevention & Control/Infectious Disease Service, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, 00128 Rome, Italy.
Infect Dis Rep. 2025 Feb 27;17(2):20. doi: 10.3390/idr17020020.
. Influenza remains a significant public health issue, with seasonal trends varying across regions. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of influenza virus trends in Italy, leveraging epidemiological and virological data from the Istituto Superiore di Sanità (ISS). The primary objective is to assess influenza activity at both national and regional levels, highlighting variations in incidence rates and viral subtype circulation during the 2023/2024 season. . We conducted a systematic approach to data collection, processing, and visualization, utilizing influenza surveillance data from ISS. Incidence rates, subtype distribution, and co-circulating respiratory viruses were analyzed to identify key trends. . Our findings reveal a significant increase in influenza cases during the 2023/2024 season, with incidence rates surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Notably, changes in the circulation of influenza A(H3N2) and influenza B were observed, alongside the presence of other respiratory viruses such as RSV and rhinovirus. . This study underscores the importance of real-time surveillance, transparent data sharing, and advanced visualization tools in guiding public health responses. By integrating lessons from COVID-19, we highlight the necessity of standardized surveillance frameworks to enhance preparedness for future seasonal outbreaks and potential pandemics.
流感仍然是一个重大的公共卫生问题，各地区的季节性趋势有所不同。本研究利用意大利高等卫生研究院（ISS）的流行病学和病毒学数据，对意大利的流感病毒趋势进行了全面分析。主要目标是评估国家和地区层面的流感活动，突出2023/2024季节发病率和病毒亚型传播的变化。我们采用系统的方法进行数据收集、处理和可视化，利用ISS的流感监测数据。分析发病率、亚型分布和共同传播的呼吸道病毒，以确定关键趋势。我们的研究结果显示，2023/2024季节流感病例显著增加，发病率超过了疫情前的水平。值得注意的是，观察到甲型（H3N2）流感和乙型流感的传播变化，同时还存在呼吸道合胞病毒和鼻病毒等其他呼吸道病毒。本研究强调了实时监测、透明数据共享和先进可视化工具在指导公共卫生应对方面的重要性。通过吸取新冠疫情的经验教训，我们强调了标准化监测框架对于加强应对未来季节性疫情和潜在大流行的准备工作的必要性。
