The diffusion of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the implementation of restrictive measures led to a drastic reduction of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) diffusion. Few RSV cases have been detected worldwide, even after the removal of the restrictions. We review the current literature and present possible explanations on why there has been a significant reduction of RSV detection during the COVID-19 pandemic. We also hypothesize what may happen when RSV begins to circulate again. The increase of an immunologically naive population, with infants born from mothers who have not reinforced their immunity to RSV, could lead to greater RSV epidemics in the coming seasons. It is crucial to prepare the scientific community and to keep RSV surveillance active to avoid dramatic consequences.
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Univ Alberta, Li Ka Shing Inst Virol, Dept Med Microbiol & Immunol, Edmonton, AB, CanadaUniv Alberta, Li Ka Shing Inst Virol, Dept Med Microbiol & Immunol, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Griffiths, Cameron
Drews, Steven J.
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Univ Alberta, Dept Lab Med & Pathol, Edmonton, AB, CanadaUniv Alberta, Li Ka Shing Inst Virol, Dept Med Microbiol & Immunol, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Drews, Steven J.
Marchant, David J.
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Univ Alberta, Li Ka Shing Inst Virol, Dept Med Microbiol & Immunol, Edmonton, AB, CanadaUniv Alberta, Li Ka Shing Inst Virol, Dept Med Microbiol & Immunol, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Finnish Inst Hlth & Welf, FinnMedi 1,Biokatu 6, Tampere 33540, Finland
Tampere Univ, Fac Social Sci, Arvo Ylpon Katu 34, Tampere 33520, FinlandUniv Eastern Finland, Sch Med, Yliopistonranta 1,PL 1627, Kuopio 70211, Finland
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Univ Alberta, Li Ka Shing Inst Virol, Dept Med Microbiol & Immunol, Edmonton, AB, CanadaUniv Alberta, Li Ka Shing Inst Virol, Dept Med Microbiol & Immunol, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Griffiths, Cameron
Drews, Steven J.
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ProvLab, Alberta Prov Lab Publ Hlth, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Univ Alberta, Dept Lab Med & Pathol, Edmonton, AB, CanadaUniv Alberta, Li Ka Shing Inst Virol, Dept Med Microbiol & Immunol, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Drews, Steven J.
Marchant, David J.
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Univ Alberta, Li Ka Shing Inst Virol, Dept Med Microbiol & Immunol, Edmonton, AB, CanadaUniv Alberta, Li Ka Shing Inst Virol, Dept Med Microbiol & Immunol, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Finnish Inst Hlth & Welf, FinnMedi 1,Biokatu 6, Tampere 33540, Finland
Tampere Univ, Fac Social Sci, Arvo Ylpon Katu 34, Tampere 33520, FinlandUniv Eastern Finland, Sch Med, Yliopistonranta 1,PL 1627, Kuopio 70211, Finland