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[Diarrhoea-causing agents in children aged less than five in Tunja, Colombia]

Fred G Manrique-Abril1, Billon Tigne y Diane, Sandra E Bello

  • 1Escuela de Medicina-Enfermería Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Columbia. gisp@tunja.uptc.edu.co

Revista De Salud Publica (Bogota, Colombia)
|May 18, 2006
PubMed

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Rotavirus is the primary cause of acute diarrhea in children under five in Tunja, Colombia. This study identified infectious agents responsible for acute diarrhea disease (ADD) in young children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
  • Gastroenterology
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Acute diarrhea disease (ADD) is a significant health concern in young children globally.
  • Identifying causative infectious agents is crucial for effective prevention and treatment strategies.
  • Previous studies have indicated various pathogens contribute to ADD in different regions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence and types of infectious agents causing ADD in children under five.
  • To analyze the association between specific pathogens and age in affected children.
  • To provide epidemiological data on infectious diarrhea in Tunja, Colombia.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 129 children under five with ADD.
  • Fecal samples were collected from children attending outpatient consultations.
  • Samples were analyzed to identify infectious agents including Rotavirus, Shigella, E. coli, Campylobacter, Giardia lamblia, and E. histolytica.

Main Results:

  • Rotavirus was the most prevalent agent, found in 48.1% of cases.
  • Other identified agents included E. coli (13.9%), Giardia lamblia (12.4%), E. histolytica (7%), Campylobacter (2.3%), and Shigella (0.8%).
  • The prevalence of Rotavirus, E. coli, and Campylobacter showed a statistically significant increase with age.

Conclusions:

  • Rotavirus is identified as the leading cause of acute diarrhea disease in children under five in the studied population.
  • The prevalence of identified agents aligns with findings from other Colombian and Latin American studies.
  • These findings underscore the importance of Rotavirus vaccination and targeted interventions for infectious diarrhea.
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