Non-COVID-19 respiratory viral infection

Cláudio Nunes-Silva, Ana Teresa Vilares, Valentijn Schweitzer, Susana Castanhinha, António Martins, Maria João Lopes, Tommaso Ascoli-Bartoli, Gabriela Canelas, Holly R Keir, Flávia Cunha, André Silva-Pinto, Sandra Rebelo, Rui Guimarães Cunha, Margarida Tavares*

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Abstract

Implemented control measures brought about by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic have changed the prevalence of other respiratory viruses, often relegating them to a secondary plan. However, it must not be forgotten that a diverse group of viruses, including other human coronaviruses, rhinoviruses, respiratory syncytial virus, human metapneumoviruses, parainfluenza and influenza, continue to be responsible for a large burden of disease. In fact, they are among the most common causes of acute upper and lower respiratory tract infections globally. Viral respiratory infections can be categorised in several ways, including by clinical syndrome or aetiological agent. We describe their clinical spectrum. Distinctive imaging features, advances in microbiological diagnosis and treatment of severe forms are also discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Article number210151
JournalBreathe
Volume18
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2022

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