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Wastewater-Based Epidemiology for Infectious Diseases: A New Trick for an Old Threat

Aurora Hirvonen, Laura Pellegrinelli, S. Binda, Elena Pariani

High Resolution Image Download MS PowerPoint Slide Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) is an innovative approach to epidemiology that offers unique opportunities for public health surveillance. Its potential had been recognized in various applications over the years, but it was the global scale of …

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Clinical presentation and hospitalisation risk of RSV in primary care among children younger than 5 years in Italy in four seasons between 2019 and 2023: a multicentre prospective cohort study

Francesco Baglivo, Sara Bracaloni, Enrica Esposito, Federico Tecchio et autres

Background: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) significantly contributes to pediatric morbidity globally. Severe cases are more common in infants and children with underlying health conditions, but even mild infections can result in long-term respiratory issues. While the RSV disease is well-documented in hospital …

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Emergence and spread of multirecombinant enterovirus A71 lineages C1.3/RF5 and C1.3/RF6 associated with neurological diseases in Europe, 2016–2022, ENPEN multicentre study

Bélélé Siméon Bakyono, Audrey Mirand, Nadia Neuner-Jehle, Cristina Andrés et autres

Since its re-emergence in Europe in 2015, enterovirus A71 (EV-A71) has been associated with sporadic cases of severe infections and outbreaks. Currently, there is no treatment but a few Asian countries have implemented vaccination programmes. The aim of our study was to …

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RSV epidemiology in Italian adults over 60: a multicenter cross-sectional study

Federica Novazzi, Laura Pellegrinelli, Federica Giardina, Carla Acciarri et autres

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Multicenter Cross-sectional Study on the Epidemiology of Human Metapneumovirus in Italy, 2022–2024, With a Focus on Adults Over 50 Years of Age

Alessandro Mancon, Laura Pellegrinelli, Greta Romano, Elisa Vian et autres

BACKGROUND: Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) infections have a significant impact on public health. However, the extent of this burden in Italy remains poorly defined due to a lack of comprehensive data. The aim of this cross-sectional multicenter study was to understand the epidemiology …

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Wastewater-based epidemiology of influenza viruses: a systematic review

Luca Viviani, Riccardo Vecchio, Elena Pariani, Laura Sandri et autres

INTRODUCTION: Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) has emerged as a valuable public health tool for monitoring the circulation of many pathogens, including influenza viruses (IVs). The general aim of this study is to systematically retrieve and summarize evidence on the use of WBE for …

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Indoor air sampling strategies by active bioaerosol samplers: a case study to detect SARS-CoV-2 in hospital settings

Fabjola Bilo, Annalisa Zacco, Paola Cirelli, Filippo Marciano et autres

This study demonstrates the applicability of air sampling for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in a hospital by means of active bioaerosol samplers following a specifically designed air sampling strategy based on digital mapping of the architectural layout of the ward to minimize …

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Evaluating Interlaboratory Variability in Wastewater-Based COVID-19 Surveillance

Arianna Azzellino, Laura Pellegrinelli, Ramon Pedrini, Andrea Turolla et autres

Wastewater-based environmental surveillance enables the monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 dynamics within populations, offering critical epidemiological insights. Numerous workflows for tracking SARS-CoV-2 have been developed globally, underscoring the need for interlaboratory comparisons to ensure data consistency and comparability. An inter-calibration test was conducted among …

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Evaluation of Trends in Influenza A and B Viruses in Wastewater and Human Surveillance Data: Insights from the 2022–2023 Season in Italy

Pamela Mancini, David Brandtner, Carolina Veneri, Giusy Bonanno Ferraro et autres

Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) is a recognized, dynamic approach to monitoring the transmission of pathogens in communities through urban wastewater. This study aimed to detect and quantify influenza A and B viruses in Italian wastewater during the 2022–2023 season (October 2022 to April …

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Epidemiological characteristics of non-polio enteroviruses in respiratory infections: An Italian multicentre retrospective study, 2022–2023

Laura Pellegrinelli, Federica Giardina, Federica Novazzi, Elisa Vian et autres

• Laboratory-based activities are essential for monitoring non-polio enteroviruses (NPEVs). • Despite their significant impact, there is no international surveillance for NPEVs. • This study investigated 35,532 respiratory samples for NPEV-RNA over one year. • 78.7% of NPEV-positive cases were in children …

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Wastewater-Based Epidemiology of Influenza Viruses: a systematic review

Laura Viviani, Laura Pellegrinelli, Riccardo Vecchio, Laura Sandri et autres

Abstract Background Influenza viruses (IVs) are responsible for annual epidemic outbreaks during the winter months. Beyond conventional surveillance systems, the circulation of these pathogens can be monitored using Wastewater-Based Epidemiology (WBE), an epidemiological tool that describes the health status of an entire …

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Enhanced laboratory surveillance of respiratory infection disclosed the rapid rise of enterovirus D68 cases, northern Italy, August to September 2024

Elena Pariani, Antonio Piralla, Laura Pellegrinelli, Federica Giardina et autres

We report a considerable increase in enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) cases since July 2024, culminating in an ongoing outbreak of acute respiratory infections in northern Italy, accounting for nearly 90% of all enterovirus infections. The outbreak was identified by community- and hospital-based surveillance …

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