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[Simultaneous outbreaks of rotavirus and respiratory syncytial virus in Paris: a 12-year survey]

J-B Armengaud1, M J El Hajje, F Moulin

  • 1Service de pédiatrie générale et laboratoire d' épidémiologie clinique, hôpital Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, 82, avenue Denfert-Rochereau, 75014 Paris, France.

Medecine Et Maladies Infectieuses
|April 27, 2007
PubMed

Insights

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and rotavirus outbreaks in Paris pediatric patients consistently peaked together in winter months over a 12-year period. This simultaneous seasonality impacts hospital capacity and infection control.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology
  • Virology

Context:

  • Hospitalized pediatric patients in the Paris area.
  • A 12-year retrospective study (1993-2004).

Purpose:

  • To investigate the temporal coincidence of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and rotavirus epidemic peaks.
  • To analyze the impact of simultaneous viral seasonality on pediatric hospitalizations.

Summary:

  • Analysis of 3,496 rotavirus and 3,507 RSV positive samples.
  • Observed consistent epidemic peak coincidence for both viruses during winter months (November, December, January) over 12 years.

Impact:

  • The synchronized winter outbreaks of RSV and rotavirus in Paris contribute to pediatric unit overcrowding.
  • This overlap increases the risk of nosocomial infections within healthcare settings.
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