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Astrovirus-associated gastroenteritis in children.

C R Ashley, E O Caul, W K Paver

    Journal of Clinical Pathology
    |October 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Astrovirus particles were detected in two symptomatic children during a hospital gastroenteritis outbreak. This study confirms astrovirus as a cause of pediatric gastroenteritis, with short-term virus shedding.

    Area of Science:

    • Virology
    • Pediatric Gastroenterology
    • Infectious Disease Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Astrovirus is a known cause of gastroenteritis in children.
    • Outbreaks of astrovirus infection can occur in healthcare settings.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the role of astrovirus in a pediatric gastroenteritis outbreak.
    • To identify the causative agent and understand its shedding pattern.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical observation of children in a hospital ward.
    • Fecal sample analysis for viral and bacterial pathogens.
    • Serological testing for astrovirus antibodies (IgM and IgG).

    Main Results:

    • Astrovirus particles were identified in the feces of 2 out of 5 symptomatic children.

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  • No other viral or bacterial pathogens were detected.
  • Virus excretion was transient, lasting only a few days.
  • Rising antibody titers and IgM were observed in one infected child.

    • Conclusions:

    • Astrovirus was confirmed as the causative agent of the gastroenteritis outbreak.
    • The study highlights the importance of considering astrovirus in pediatric gastroenteritis cases.
    • Transient virus shedding is characteristic of astrovirus infections.