Koniushevska A. A., Kuzevanova M. V., Gerasymenko V. V., Grinevich E. G.
INFLUENZA: A FAMILIAR STRANGER. SOME ASPECTS OF CLINICAL PRESENTATION, DIAGNOSIS, AND THERAPY ON THE EVE OF A NEW WAVE
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Koniushevska A. A., Kuzevanova M. V., Gerasymenko V. V., Grinevich E. G.
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The emergence of the novel SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus resulted in the largest pandemic of the past century, signifi- cantly influencing the course of influenza epidemic seasons and all other acute respiratory viral infections. During the pandemic, transmission of influenza and other acute respiratory viral infections declined due to both competition between SARS-CoV-2 and these viruses and the implementation of strict sanitary and anti-epidemic measures. For the first time in the history of research on influenza epidemics, influenza viruses were temporarily “displaced” by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. This led to the temporary complete dominance of the COVID-19 virus. At present, influenza has regained its position and continues to pose a considerable threat to public health, particularly among children. According to epidemiological principles, a population of non-immune individuals has formed during the pandemic, in whom the disease may present with severe manifestations and complications when they encounter the influenza virus. Therefore, even with a decline in influenza incidence, vaccination must continue without interruption. It should be emphasised that the influenza virus has always been, and remains, extremely dangerous due to its ability to mutate and generate pandemic strains. For this reason, effective monitoring of the pathogen’s circulation and timely vaccination, especially among high-risk groups, continue to be of paramount importance.
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