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[Viral diarrhea].

H Stalder

    Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
    |April 12, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Rotaviruses cause 40-60% of infant diarrhea, with other small viruses impacting adults. Advanced knowledge allows for rotavirus diagnosis and potential immunization.

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    Area of Science:

    • Virology
    • Gastroenterology
    • Public Health

    Context:

    • Acute infectious gastroenteritis is frequently caused by viruses.
    • Rotaviruses are a primary cause of diarrhea in infants, particularly during winter months.
    • Small viruses like the Norwalk agent are significant causes of gastroenteritis in adults.

    Purpose:

    • To review the role of various viruses in infectious gastroenteritis.
    • To highlight the prevalence and impact of rotaviruses in infant diarrhea.
    • To discuss the implications of current knowledge for diagnosis and prevention.

    Summary:

    • Viruses are leading causes of acute infectious gastroenteritis.
    • Rotaviruses are responsible for a substantial proportion of infant diarrhea cases (40-60%).

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  • Other viruses, including Norwalk, adenoviruses, caliciviruses, and astroviruses, contribute to gastroenteritis in both infants and adults.

    • Impact:

    • Established rotavirus knowledge facilitates routine laboratory diagnosis.
    • Active immunization against rotavirus infection is a foreseeable public health intervention.
    • Understanding viral gastroenteritis informs diagnostic strategies and preventative measures.