Infections caused by intestinal and respiratory viruses have increased in recent weeks.
In recent hours, the country’s leading experts have expressed concern about the scenario unfolding in Italy.
Since this is a new emergency scenario, there is maximum apprehension.
The latest indications reported by experts do not seem to be at all reassuring.
On the second page, you’ll find all the details about the surge in cases related to intestinal and respiratory viruses in Italy. Click “read part two” to find out. A new health emergency is looming on the horizon, and as always, experts are reconstructing in detail what’s happening in Italian hospitals.
There’s talk of a surge in cases of intestinal and respiratory viruses on the peninsula, and Bassetti and Pregliasco, with instrumental tests and graphs in hand, described the current situation.
Concern is at its highest, as monitoring continues to ensure nothing is missed. Let’s take a look at what the two experts, among the most authoritative and representative in our country, have just shared.
Renowned infectious disease expert Matteo Bassetti took stock of the situation : ” We have a huge number of intestinal infections caused by different microorganisms, including viruses such as norovirus, rotavirus, enteric adenovirus, and astrovirus, so it has nothing to do with the December-January flu season and a possible resurgence. Stomach flu is now a natural occurrence and spreads easily in schools and daycare centers, then is brought home.” Bassetti believes we’re facing a scenario that shouldn’t cause alarm: ” There’s a mix of different viruses at the moment . Today, influenza is a minority, and intestinal viruses are also present alongside bacteria. This is normal pre-Covid circulation; now, years after the emergency, we’re paying more attention. There’s always been an increase in intestinal infections in March and April.”
Fabrizio Pregliasco echoes this sentiment , highlighting the climate’s impact on health: ” This year, we’ve already seen more than 12 million cases of respiratory infections recorded this season, with a truly broad and diverse mix of causes, including a lot of H1N1 influenza, some Covid, some respiratory syncytial virus, rhinovirus, and others. Fortunately, we’re in a phase of decreasing infections—in general—but this somewhat inconsistent weather isn’t helping either, and so we’re seeing a tailspin with many new cases.” The arrival of influenza B is expected at the end of March and beginning of April , which primarily affects children and young people. Experts recommend coping with it by staying hydrated throughout the day and trying to “skip meals if you’re not hungry or eat little.”
