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Rotavirus and bacterial enteropathogens causing acute diarrhea.

M Ballal1, Jyothirlatha, S Kotigadde

  • 1Department of Microbiology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal.

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|March 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Rotavirus is a common cause of acute diarrhea in children aged 0-5 years, particularly in infants 7-12 months old. Bacterial pathogens like Salmonella and Shigella also contribute significantly to childhood diarrheal diseases.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Virology

Background:

  • Acute diarrheal illness is a major health concern in young children globally.
  • Rotavirus is a leading viral cause of severe diarrhea in infants and young children.
  • Bacterial enteropathogens also play a significant role in pediatric diarrheal diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the etiology of acute diarrheal illness in children aged 0-5 years.
  • To determine the prevalence of rotavirus and bacterial enteropathogens in pediatric diarrhea cases.
  • To identify the age distribution of rotavirus and specific bacterial infections.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study was conducted over one year in pediatric wards.
  • Faecal samples were analyzed for rotavirus using the slide latex agglutination test.

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  • Bacterial enteropathogens, including Salmonella and Shigella, were also identified.

    • Main Results:

    • Rotavirus was detected in 14.9% of diarrheal faecal samples.
    • The highest incidence of rotavirus occurred in children aged 7-12 months (57.5%).
    • Salmonella enteritis was more prevalent in infants (0-6 months), and shigellosis in older children (37-60 months).
    • A control group of 100 children without diarrhea showed 2% rotavirus positivity.

    Conclusions:

    • Rotavirus is a significant cause of acute diarrhea in children under five.
    • Age-specific patterns exist for rotavirus and bacterial enteropathogen infections.
    • Continued surveillance for both viral and bacterial causes of diarrhea is essential for effective management.