Observational analysis highlighted changes in viral respiratory infections during the pandemic, indicating shifting patterns among influenza A and rhinovirus.
Key Points
Twenty percent of patients tested positive for respiratory viruses, with influenza A and SARS-CoV-2 being the most common.
During the pandemic, SARS-CoV-2 prevalence was dominant at 64.9%, while influenza A was predominant pre-pandemic at 47.5%.
A retrospective and prospective study assessed data from nasopharyngeal specimens across distinct pandemic phases.
Impacts suggest ongoing vaccination against both SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A is crucial for high-risk populations.