ECUADOR UNDER VIRUS ATTACK: RESPIRATORY CASES REBOUND

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Ecuador is facing a rebound in severe acute respiratory infections (SARI), with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) as the main cause during 2025. The outbreak has led to an increase in hospitalizations and cases in ICUs, especially in infants and vulnerable groups. Experts warn that factors such as the El Niño phenomenon and the loss of immunity after the pandemic have intensified viral circulation. Against this backdrop, epidemiologists and doctors insist on reinforcing vaccination against influenza and COVID-19, along with preventive measures such as the use of masks and constant hygiene.