Publications by authors named "Melike Ozcicek"
Epidemiol Infect
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study examines how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the rates and types of viral respiratory infections in children under 18 years old, by analyzing medical records from January 2018 to March 2023.
- A significant decline in these infections was noted in 2020 (38.6% drop), followed by a surge in 2021 (188% increase), indicating fluctuating patterns post-pandemic.
- Notably, respiratory syncytial virus and influenza infections rose in frequency in the post-pandemic period, while parainfluenza virus infections showed an unusual increase during summer months, adding new insights to existing research.
