Why has the epidemiology of RSV changed during the COVID-19 pandemic?

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has drastically perturbed the epidemiology of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) respiratory tract infections in children. reasons for this are not clear. In article, we review current literature and critically discuss different theories to explain why RSV changed during COVID-19 pandemic. Proposed mechanisms include decreased viral immunity vulnerable age groups caused by prolonged lack circulation early pandemic, potential Severe Acute Syndrome Corona 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-induced immune dysregulation, interactions between SARS-CoV-2 RSV, modifications health-seeking behaviors as well heath systems factors. Research genomics phylogeny, more robust immunology research is needed guide prevention health care resource planning. a leading cause acute young children, with an estimated 30 million cases, 3·6 hospital admissions 100,000 deaths each year, worldwide.1Li Y. Wang X. 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