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[Infectious gastroenteritis in childhood (author's transl)]
Summary
Rotaviruses and enteropathogenic E. coli were key causes of acute gastroenteritis in children. Enteroviruses were common in both ill children and healthy controls, with adenoviruses
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
- Virology
Context:
- Acute gastroenteritis is a common childhood illness with significant morbidity.
- Identifying causative pathogens is crucial for effective treatment and prevention.
Purpose:
- To identify the bacterial and viral agents responsible for acute gastroenteritis in children.
- To compare pathogen prevalence between children with gastroenteritis and healthy controls.
Summary:
- Rotaviruses (36.5%) and enteropathogenic E. coli (13.5%) were significantly associated with acute gastroenteritis in children.
- Candida was identified in 7.1% of cases.
- Enteroviruses showed similar prevalence in both cases (13.5%) and controls (16.6%).
- The role of adenoviruses (5.6%) in gastroenteritis etiology remains unclear.
Impact:
- Provides etiological data for pediatric gastroenteritis, aiding in diagnosis and management.
- Highlights the importance of rotavirus and E. coli surveillance.
- Suggests enteroviruses may not be primary pathogens in this context.