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Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious disease dynamics
  • Public health

Background:

  • The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic has significantly impacted global health.
  • Understanding the transition from epidemic to endemic states is crucial for managing infectious diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the fundamental concepts of the epidemic-to-endemic transition.
  • To analyze the changes in infection rates and disease severity during this transition.
  • To discuss the implications for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) management.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual explanation of epidemiological transitions.
  • Analysis of pathogen dynamics in a population.
  • Review of factors influencing disease severity and prevalence.

Main Results:

  • The transition involves a pathogen becoming stably maintained within a host population.
  • Changes in the number of infections and disease severity are characteristic of this shift.
  • The endemic state implies ongoing, predictable circulation of the pathogen.

Conclusions:

  • The shift from epidemic to endemic for SARS-CoV-2 signifies a new phase of sustained circulation.
  • Management strategies must adapt to the characteristics of the endemic phase of COVID-19.
  • Continued surveillance and understanding of disease dynamics are essential.