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[Rotavirus diarrhea in a population covered by private health insurance in Córdoba, Argentina]

E Cuestas Montañés1, J Appendino Camacho, M Valle Toselli

  • 1Servicio de Pediatría y Neonatología, Hospital Privado Centro Médico de Córdoba, Centro Formador de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina. ecuestas@hospitalprivadosa.com.ar

Anales De Pediatria (Barcelona, Spain : 2003)
|October 13, 2005
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Rotavirus is a leading cause of severe childhood diarrhea globally. This study in Argentina found rotavirus was responsible for half of hospitalized cases, with vomiting and dehydration as key indicators.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Gastroenterology

Context:

  • Rotavirus is a primary cause of severe diarrhea in children under five worldwide.
  • Understanding rotavirus incidence and clinical presentation is crucial for public health interventions.

Purpose:

  • To determine the incidence of rotavirus diarrhea in Cordoba, Argentina.
  • To identify clinical signs and symptoms predictive of rotavirus infection.
  • To evaluate the impact of rotavirus on hospital stay duration.

Summary:

  • A case-control study in Argentina (2002-2003) analyzed 73 children, with 33 confirmed rotavirus cases.
  • Rotavirus infections peaked in autumn and early winter.
  • Vomiting (OR 8.40) and dehydration (OR 3.73) were significantly associated with rotavirus, while hospital stay was longer in non-rotavirus cases.

Impact:

  • This research highlights rotavirus's significant contribution to pediatric hospitalizations for diarrhea in the region.
  • Identified key symptoms can aid in early diagnosis and management of rotavirus gastroenteritis.
  • Findings support the need for continued rotavirus surveillance and prevention strategies.
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