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Epidemiology and impact of rotavirus diarrhoea in Poland

J Z Mrukowicz1, B Krobicka, M Duplaga

  • 1Second Department of Paediatrics, Polish-American Children's Hospital, Jagiellonian University, School of Medicine, Cracow, Poland.

Acta Paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992). Supplement
|March 24, 1999
PubMed

Insights

Rotavirus gastroenteritis significantly impacts young children in Poland, causing severe illness and hospitalizations. Vaccination could reduce this burden and associated healthcare costs.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Rotavirus is a major cause of severe gastroenteritis in young children globally.
  • Estimating the disease burden is crucial for implementing effective prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the burden of rotavirus disease in hospitalized children in Poland.
  • To assess the impact of rotavirus gastroenteritis on healthcare utilization.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of hospital and laboratory data from three Polish hospitals (1994-1996).
  • Diagnosis of community-acquired and nosocomial gastroenteritis.
  • Calculation of rotavirus-associated hospitalization rates and inpatient days.

Main Results:

  • Rotavirus was detected in 41% of children with gastroenteritis.
  • Severe gastroenteritis (score >= 11) was observed in 94% of rotavirus cases.
  • Annual hospitalization rate was 3.1/1000 children (<60 months), with a mean stay of 9.5 days.

Conclusions:

  • Rotavirus is a leading cause of severe gastroenteritis and hospitalization in young Polish children.
  • The disease burden is substantial, indicated by estimated hospitalizations and inpatient days.
  • Rotavirus vaccination presents a significant opportunity to decrease hospitalizations and healthcare costs.

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