BMC Public Health June 2023 PMID 37277781

Resurgence of influenza and respiratory syncytial virus in Egypt following two years of decline during the COVID-19 pandemic: outpatient clinic survey of infants and children, October 2022.

Amr Kandeel, Manal Fahim, Ola Deghedy, Wael H Roshdy, Mohamed K Khalifa, Rabeh El Shesheny, Ahmed Kandeil, Amel Naguib, Salma Afifi, Amira Mohsen, Khaled Abdelghaffar

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The posts briefly acknowledge the resurgence of influenza and RSV in Egypt, often sharing institutional accounts like @mohpegypt and @WHO which illustrates interest in public health implications. The tone remains factual and restrained, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring without overly emotional language, reflecting moderate engagement and recognition of potential impacts.

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Posts show a neutral stance, indicating acknowledgment of the findings but not strong enthusiasm or disagreement.

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Discussions reflect some curiosity about the resurgence but lack detailed engagement, indicating moderate interest.

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Comments suggest users are somewhat engaged, mentioning the significance of resumed virus activity and public health implications.

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The focus on surveillance and public health responses signals recognition of the study's importance without suggesting immediate drastic changes.

Abstract in brief

The study found that after two years of low respiratory virus circulation during COVID-19, there was a noticeable resurgence of influenza and RSV cases in children during the 2022-2023 winter season in Egypt.
The research involved testing children with influenza-like symptoms at outpatient clinics across Egypt, revealing that influenza affected older children (average around 7 years), while RSV was more common in younger children under 2 years, with RSV cases showing more severe symptoms like dyspnea.
The findings highlight a shift in respiratory virus activity post-COVID-19, emphasizing the importance of ongoing surveillance to monitor and manage respiratory illnesses in children, especially as these viruses re-emerge in the population.

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