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Assays for the Specific Growth Rate and Cell-binding Ability of Rotavirus

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[Rotavirus neonatal diarrhea].

J B Gouyon¹, P Pothier²

¹Service de Pédiatrie. Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, 2 bld de Lattre de Tassigny, F-21034 Dijon cedex, France.

Medecine Et Maladies Infectieuses

|April 15, 2024

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Rotavirus infections frequently caused outbreaks in neonatal care units during 1989-1990. Suggested control measures included isolation and gown use, but staff screening was not implemented.

Keywords:

Diarrhea Neonate Rotavirus

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Area of Science:

Neonatal care
Infectious disease epidemiology
Virology

Context:

Rotavirus infections pose a significant threat to neonatal populations.
Neonatal care units are vulnerable settings for pathogen transmission.
Outbreaks of rotavirus were documented in neonatal care units between 1989 and 1990.

Purpose:

To survey the incidence and recurrence of rotavirus outbreaks in neonatal care units.
To identify available diagnostic methods for rotavirus.
To assess the implementation of control measures for rotavirus outbreaks.

Summary:

A retrospective survey of 24 neonatal care units revealed rotavirus outbreaks in 58% during 1989-1990, with 46% experiencing recurrences.
Rapid diagnostic tests like latex agglutination and ELISA were consistently available.
Recommended control measures included dedicated gowns, isolation, and cohorting of infected neonates, alongside systematic stool examinations.
Measures such as halting admissions and systematic staff stool examinations were not utilized.

Impact:

Highlights the high prevalence of rotavirus outbreaks in neonatal settings.
Informs the development of effective infection control strategies for neonatal care units.
Emphasizes the need for consistent application of recommended preventive measures to mitigate rotavirus transmission.