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[Season and age related structure of acute intestinal infections morbidity in the Russian Federation]

A T Podkolzin, E B Fenske, N Iu Abramycheva

    Terapevticheskii Arkhiv
    |January 29, 2008
    PubMed

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    This study investigated the causes of acute intestinal infections (AII) in Russia, finding viral agents like rotaviruses and noroviruses are common in children and adults. Etiological structures and seasonal trends of AII were characterized.

    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Virology
    • Epidemiology

    Context:

    • Acute intestinal infections (AII) pose a significant public health challenge globally.
    • Understanding the etiological landscape of AII is crucial for effective prevention and treatment strategies.
    • Previous research has indicated variations in AII causes based on age and geographic location.

    Purpose:

    • To investigate the seasonal and age-specific etiological structure of acute intestinal infections (AII) within the Russian Federation.
    • To identify the prevalence of various viral and bacterial pathogens causing AII across different age groups.
    • To analyze temporal trends in AII morbidity.

    Summary:

    • A study of 7388 AII inpatients (aged 1 day to 90 years) across seven Russian cities from 2001-2006 utilized PCR diagnostics.
    • Rotaviruses (RVA) and noroviruses were the most frequent viral agents in children (29.5% and 11%).
    • Adults most commonly presented with Salmonella (9.3%), noroviruses (8.4%), RVA (7.8%), and Shigella with EIEC (7.0%).

    Impact:

    • Viral agents are identified as primary causative agents of AII across all age demographics.
    • The findings highlight distinct age-related and seasonal patterns in AII etiology.
    • This research provides valuable data for public health interventions and disease surveillance in Russia.
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