The diseases making a comeback post-pandemic
Parechovirus: -There has been an uptick in the number of parechovirus infections reported.
Mpox: -One of the outbreaks that received more media attention in 2022 was mpox.
RSV: -Reported cases of children’s bronchiolitis, a viral infection usually caused by the respiratory syncytial virus.
Cholera: -For the first time in three years, cholera is spreading in Haiti.
Various STIs: -There has also been a clear resurgence of STIs since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scarlet fever: -Next up on the list is scarlet fever. This contagious infection is caused by strep A and mostly affects young children.
MIS-C: -One disease that actually made its debut post-pandemic is multisystem inflammatory disease in children (MIS-C).
Polio: The first serious disease that made a comeback in 2022 is polio.
MIS-A: -Although it is rare, adults may also develop symptoms similar to those associated with MIS-C.
Measles: -One of the most contagious viruses that is possible for children to contract, measles is also on the rise.