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[Rotavirus infection in children with acute diarrhea in Habana City]
Revista Cubana De Medicina Tropical
|September 1, 1989
Abstract:
This paper shows the incidence of rotavirus and other pathogenic agents in 256 children under three years of age with a diagnosis of acute diarrhea. This study included the months of December 1983 through May 1984. Rotavirus was found in 27.7% of patients, followed by enteropathogenic E. coli (17%). No positive cases were found in the control group. The highest incidence of rotavirus infection coincided with the coldest months where the lowest volumes of rains were reported.
Insights
Rotavirus was the most common cause of acute diarrhea in young children, identified in 27.7% of cases. Enteropathogenic E. coli was also a significant pathogen. No pathogens were found in the healthy control group.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric infectious diseases
- Gastroenterology
- Virology
Context:
- Acute diarrhea is a common illness in children under three.
- Understanding causative agents is crucial for effective treatment and prevention.
- This study investigated pathogens in young children during a specific period.
Purpose:
- To determine the incidence of rotavirus and other enteropathogens in children with acute diarrhea.
- To identify the primary infectious agents responsible for acute gastroenteritis in the pediatric population studied.
- To compare pathogen prevalence between cases and a healthy control group.
Summary:
- Rotavirus was detected in 27.7% of 256 children diagnosed with acute diarrhea.
- Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (E. coli) was identified in 17% of cases.
- No pathogenic agents were found in the control group, indicating disease-specific infections.
Impact:
- Highlights rotavirus as a major contributor to pediatric acute diarrhea.
- Provides etiological data that can inform public health interventions and clinical management.
- Suggests a potential correlation between rotavirus incidence and colder, drier weather conditions.