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Rota Viral Infection: A Significant Disease Burden to Libya

Salem Alkoshi1, Kacey Ernst2, Namaitijiang Maimaiti3

  • 11. Dept. of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya , Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Iranian Journal of Public Health
|June 11, 2015
PubMed

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Rotavirus diarrhea significantly impacts Libyan children under five, with an incidence rate of 640 per 100,000. This study highlights the need for rotavirus prevention strategies and potential vaccination in Libya.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Rotavirus is a leading cause of childhood mortality globally, particularly in children under five.
  • Limited epidemiological data exists regarding rotavirus disease burden in Libya.
  • This study aimed to quantify the rotavirus burden in Libyan children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the incidence rate of rotavirus diarrhea among children aged five years and below in Libya.
  • To determine the demographic, seasonal, and clinical characteristics of rotavirus infections in Libyan children.
  • To provide data for public health interventions and policy decisions regarding rotavirus in Libya.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted from August 2012 to April 2013 in northwestern Libya.
  • Stool samples from 545 children under five with diarrhea were tested for rotavirus.
  • Data on seasonality, symptoms, demographics, outcomes, and incidence rates were collected and analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Rotavirus accounted for 57% of diarrhea cases in the study population.
  • The incidence rate of rotavirus diarrhea was estimated at 640 per 100,000 children under five.
  • Rotavirus infections were most prevalent in children under two years old and peaked during winter months.

Conclusions:

  • Rotavirus infection represents a substantial public health challenge in Libya.
  • Emphasis on preventive measures like hygiene and consideration of rotavirus vaccination are recommended.
  • Vaccination could be a cost-effective strategy to reduce rotavirus disease burden in Libya.
Abstract

Keywords:
BurdenChildrenDiarrheaIncidenceLibyaRotavirus

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