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Hospitalization of childhood rotavirus infection from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

W S Lee1, P D Veerasingam, A Y T Goh

  • 1Departments of Paediatrics, University of Malaya Medical Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. leews@um.edu.my

Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
|September 13, 2003
PubMed

Insights

Rotavirus gastroenteritis is a significant cause of hospital admissions for children with diarrhea in Malaysia. This study highlights its prevalence and common symptoms in young children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Rotavirus is a leading cause of severe diarrheal disease in infants and young children globally.
  • Understanding the local epidemiology of rotavirus gastroenteritis is crucial for public health interventions in developing countries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the epidemiology of rotavirus gastroenteritis in children admitted to an urban hospital in Malaysia.
  • To identify the incidence, age distribution, and seasonal patterns of rotavirus infections.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of pediatric admissions for acute gastroenteritis at the University of Malaya Medical Centre from 1996 to 1999.
  • Analysis of stool samples for rotavirus detection in children with acute diarrhea.

Main Results:

  • Rotavirus was detected in 24% of stool samples from children with acute diarrhea, accounting for 1.6% of all pediatric admissions annually.
  • The majority of rotavirus cases (72%) occurred in children under two years of age.
  • Peak incidence was observed between January-March and September-October, with dehydration being a common complication.

Conclusions:

  • Rotavirus gastroenteritis is a frequent reason for pediatric hospitalizations in urban Malaysia.
  • The findings underscore the importance of rotavirus surveillance and potential vaccination strategies in the region.
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