Abstract
Background: Respiratory infections pose a major public health threat. The predominant viruses causing viral respiratory infections are influenza A and B (Flu-A, Flu-B), coronaviruses, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and adenovirus. This study aims to investigate the proportion of these cases via rapid antigen tests and assess seasonal patterns. Methods: Clinical samples were collected from symptomatic adults presenting to the Emergency and Respiratory Medicine Departments of the University Hospital of Larissa (UHL), Greece from 16 October 2023 to 31 March 2024. Nasal specimens were antigen-tested for Flu-A/B, SARS-CoV-2, RSV, and adenovirus. Results: The total sample of specimens collected was 1434, of which 739 (51.5%) were female and 695 were male (48.5%). The mean age of participants was 57 ± 5.5 years. Among the positive results, we recorded a proportion of 40.18% and 11.40% for influenza A and B, respectively, followed by 35.79% for SARS-CoV-2, 10.70% for RSV, and 1.93% for adenovirus. Conclusions: In Greece, surveillance systems in infection control are underutilized. Rapid tests via multiple antigens can quickly identify viral infections, making them a valuable tool with financial benefits for health systems. Early detection of respiratory infections helps allocate resources efficiently, ensures adequate staff and facilities are available, and improves patient care through refined clinical management.
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Rousogianni, E.; Perlepe, G.; Boutlas, S.; Rapti, G.G.; Gouta, E.; Mpaltopoulou, E.; Mpaltopoulos, G.; Rouka, E.; Papagiannis, D.; Gourgoulianis, K.I.
Proportions and Seasonal Patterns of Respiratory Viruses via Rapid Tests in Adults at a Greek Hospital (Oct 2023–Mar 2024). J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14, 824.
https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14080824
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Rousogianni E, Perlepe G, Boutlas S, Rapti GG, Gouta E, Mpaltopoulou E, Mpaltopoulos G, Rouka E, Papagiannis D, Gourgoulianis KI.
Proportions and Seasonal Patterns of Respiratory Viruses via Rapid Tests in Adults at a Greek Hospital (Oct 2023–Mar 2024). Journal of Personalized Medicine. 2024; 14(8):824.
https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14080824
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Rousogianni, Eleni, Garyfallia Perlepe, Stylianos Boutlas, Georgia G. Rapti, Evdoxia Gouta, Eleni Mpaltopoulou, Giorgos Mpaltopoulos, Erasmia Rouka, Dimitrios Papagiannis, and Konstantinos I. Gourgoulianis.
2024. "Proportions and Seasonal Patterns of Respiratory Viruses via Rapid Tests in Adults at a Greek Hospital (Oct 2023–Mar 2024)" Journal of Personalized Medicine 14, no. 8: 824.
https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14080824
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