Article ; Online: Effects of COVID-19 and Social Distancing on Rhinovirus Infections and Asthma Exacerbations.
2022 Volume 14, Issue 11
Abstract: Since their discovery in the 1950s, rhinoviruses (RVs) have been recognized as a major causative agent of the "common cold" and cold-like illnesses, accounting for more than 50% of upper respiratory tract infections. However, more than that, respiratory ... ...
| Abstract | Since their discovery in the 1950s, rhinoviruses (RVs) have been recognized as a major causative agent of the "common cold" and cold-like illnesses, accounting for more than 50% of upper respiratory tract infections. However, more than that, respiratory viral infections are responsible for approximately 50% of asthma exacerbations in adults and 80% in children. In addition to causing exacerbations of asthma, COPD and other chronic lung diseases, RVs have also been implicated in the pathogenesis of lower respiratory tract infections including bronchiolitis and community acquired pneumonia. Finally, early life respiratory viral infections with RV have been associated with asthma development in children. Due to the vast genetic diversity of RVs (approximately 160 known serotypes), recurrent infection is common. RV infections are generally acquired in the community with transmission occurring via inhalation of aerosols, respiratory droplets or fomites. Following the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), exposure to RV and other respiratory viruses was significantly reduced due to social-distancing, restrictions on social gatherings, and increased hygiene protocols. In the present review, we summarize the impact of COVID-19 preventative measures on the incidence of RV infection and its sequelae. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Child ; Adult ; Humans ; Rhinovirus/genetics ; COVID-19/prevention & control ; Physical Distancing ; Asthma/complications ; Respiratory Tract Infections/epidemiology ; Respiratory Tract Infections/prevention & control ; Respiratory Tract Infections/complications ; Communicable Diseases ; Picornaviridae Infections/epidemiology ; Picornaviridae Infections/prevention & control ; Picornaviridae Infections/complications |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2022-10-25 |
| Publishing country | Switzerland |
| Document type | Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural |
| ZDB-ID | 2516098-9 |
| ISSN | 1999-4915 ; 1999-4915 |
| ISSN (online) | 1999-4915 |
| ISSN | 1999-4915 |
| DOI | 10.3390/v14112340 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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