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Rotavirus gastroenteritis and weather

C D Brandt, H W Kim, W J Rodriguez

    Journal of Clinical Microbiology
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    Cold, dry weather increases rotavirus gastroenteritis hospitalizations in children. Lower indoor humidity and crowding may drive these seasonal patterns in rotavirus disease.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
    • Environmental Epidemiology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Rotavirus gastroenteritis is a significant cause of childhood illness.
    • Seasonal variations in rotavirus infections are observed, but environmental triggers require further investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the association between weather conditions and hospitalizations for rotavirus gastroenteritis in children.
    • To determine if weather patterns specifically influence rotavirus infections compared to other gastroenteritis causes.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of hospitalization data over 5.5 years in Washington, D.C.
    • Comparison of rotavirus gastroenteritis admissions following cold/dry months versus warm/wet months.
    • Analysis of nonrotavirus gastroenteritis admissions for comparison.

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    Main Results:

    • Hospitalizations for rotavirus gastroenteritis were 84% more common after colder months compared to warmer months.
    • A 45% increase in rotavirus hospitalizations was observed after months with low precipitation versus high precipitation.
    • Weather-associated effects were pronounced in young infants, suggesting indirect environmental influences.

    Conclusions:

    • Cold and dry weather conditions are associated with increased rotavirus gastroenteritis hospitalizations in children.
    • Low indoor relative humidity and indoor crowding are suggested as key epidemiological factors for rotavirus disease.
    • Findings highlight the role of environmental factors in the transmission dynamics of rotavirus.