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The study aims to analyze the epidemiological characteristics of respiratory pathogens in Dalian, China, after the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 30, 2026BMC Infectious DiseasesOpen Access

Epidemiological dynamics of respiratory tract infections in a major northern coastal city (Dalian), China, following the COVID-19 pandemic

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CWChong WangDalian Medical University LLLin LinDalian Medical University

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Observational study analyzes respiratory pathogens, co-infection rates, and seasonal patterns in Dalian, indicating the need for targeted prevention strategies.

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The study aims to analyze the epidemiological characteristics of respiratory pathogens in Dalian, China, after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Retrospective analysis of nucleic acid test data from 15,426 RTI patients at a university hospital in Dalian.
Assayed six key pathogens, including Mycoplasma pneumoniae and influenza A/B.
Statistical comparisons of positivity rates across genders and age groups.
Overall pathogen positivity rate was 27.9%, with Mycoplasma pneumoniae (10.5%) and influenza A (7.3%) as predominant pathogens.
Positivity rate higher in females (29.3%) than males (26.7%), with significant gender-specific differences for some pathogens.
Children (1–12 years) showed the highest positivity rate of 80%, predominantly for Mycoplasma pneumoniae.

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Wang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ca12d4883daed6ee095248 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-026-13103-1

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Observational study analyzes respiratory pathogens, co-infection rates, and seasonal patterns in Dalian, indicating the need for targeted prevention strategies.

Epidemiological dynamics of respiratory tract infections in a major northern coastal city (Dalian), China, following the COVID-19 pandemic

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Epidemiological dynamics of respiratory tract infections in a major northern coastal city (Dalian), China, following the COVID-19 pandemic

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