The increase of bronchiolitis severity in the 2022-2023 season in an Italian tertiary children's hospital: An isolated phenomenon or a warning sign?

Giacomo Brisca Marina Francesca StratiSilvia BurattiMarcello MarianiMarta FerrettiDaniela PirloVincenzo MelecaEmanuela PiccottiElio CastagnolaAndrea Moscatelli

Published in: Pediatric pulmonology (2024)

We report a substantial increase in the severity of bronchiolitis in the season 2022-2023 with a remarkable number of previously healthy infants requiring MV. Further studies are needed to confirm whether our findings are an isolated phenomenon or part of a true global trend. Health systems need to be prepared and protective preventive measures should be implemented for all newborns.

Keyphrases

respiratory syncytial virus
young adults
pregnant women
healthcare
low birth weight
gestational age
acute care
emergency department
case control
adverse drug
preterm infants