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[Rotavirus infections in a paediatric hospital during 5 years]

C Doit1, P Mariani-Kurkdjian, A Bourrillon

  • 1Service de microbiologie, hôpital Robert-Debré, 48, boulevard Sérurier, 75019 Paris, France. catherine.doit@rdb.aphp.fr

Archives De Pediatrie : Organe Officiel De La Societe Francaise De Pediatrie
|November 6, 2007
PubMed

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Rotavirus gastroenteritis frequently affects young children, often leading to hospital-acquired infections. This study highlights seasonal peaks and the significant burden of rotavirus in pediatric hospital settings.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
  • Gastroenterology
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Rotavirus is a leading cause of gastroenteritis in children globally.
  • Hospital-acquired infections pose a significant challenge in pediatric units.
  • Understanding local epidemiology is crucial for infection control.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the epidemiology of gastroenteritis over five years in a pediatric hospital.
  • To determine the incidence and characteristics of rotavirus infections, including hospital-acquired cases.

Summary:

  • Rotavirus accounted for 13% of pediatric gastroenteritis cases.
  • Seasonal peaks occurred in January, with 45.8% of infected children under six months old.
  • One-third of rotavirus infections were hospital-acquired, with a 4.4% incidence during winter.

Impact:

  • Provides data on rotavirus burden in a specific pediatric setting.
  • Informs infection control strategies to reduce nosocomial rotavirus transmission.
  • Highlights the vulnerability of infants to rotavirus infection and hospital acquisition.

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