About The Study: This cross-sectional study found increased rates of both sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a significant shift in epidemiology from the pre-pandemic period noted in June to December 2021. These findings support the hypothesis that off-season resurgences in endemic infectious pathogens may be associated with SUID rates, with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) rates in the U.S. closely approximating this shift. Further investigation into the role of infection in SUID and SIDS is needed.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Emma G. Guare, BA, email egguare@gmail.com .
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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.35722)
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