Respiratory Syncytial Virus Bronchiolitis Before and After COVID-19 Pandemic: Has the Immunity Debt Been Paid Off?
Raffaella NennaAlessandra PierangeliLuigi MateraLaura PetrarcaMaria Giulia ContiEnrica MancinoGreta di MattiaDomenico Paolo La ReginaFabrizio VirgiliPaola PapoffEnea BonciFabio MidullaPublished in: The Pediatric infectious disease journal (2024)
This study represents an important scientific demonstration of the impact of primary prevention measures on the epidemiology of viral infections; their fluctuations were related to the intensity of restrictive measures and to the changing trend of respiratory viruses. It is essential to predict the real temporal trend of bronchiolitis not to leave high-risk children uncovered and to guide hospitals to maintain a high level of readiness.