Abstract:
Introduction: This study aimed to compare the incidence of non-COVID-19 viral respiratory tract infections (RD) in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) before and during the pandemic period. Materials and Methods: The viral RTI diagnoses followed up in the NICU of our hospital during the pre-pandemic period (PPP, March 10, 2019-March 10, 2020) and the pandemic period (PP, March 11, 2020-March 11, 2021) were analyzed retrospectively. The incidence of viral RTIs was compared between the two periods, and the data were statistically evaluated. Results: A total of 1550 newborns were observed during PPP, and 1109 newborns were monitored during the PP. There were 24 (1.54%) positive viral respiratory tract samples in the PPP and 3 (0.27%) positive viral respiratory tract samples in the PP (p = 0.0011). While there were 18 Respiratory syncytial virus infections in the PPP, only two were detected in the PP (p = 0.004). Conclusion: Mask use, physical distancing, increased hygiene practices, and various restrictions implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic reduce the incidence of viral RTIs in newborns. Experience gained throughout this pandemic may serve as a guide to lowering the incidence of RTIs in newborns.
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Bu yayın 06.11.1981 tarihli ve 17506 sayılı Resmî Gazete’de yayımlanan 2547 sayılı Yükseköğretim Kanunu’nun 4/c, 12/c, 42/c ve 42/d maddelerine dayalı 12/12/2019 tarih, 543 sayılı ve 05 numaralı Üniversite Senato Kararı ile hazırlanan Sakarya Üniversitesi Açık Bilim ve Açık Akademik Arşiv Yönergesi gereğince telif haklarına uygun olan nüsha açık akademik arşiv sistemine açık erişim olarak yüklenmiştir.
