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[Rotaviruses in acute diarrhea syndrome of infants and small children]

T Kołakowska1, M Czerwionka-Szaflarska

  • 1Wojewódzkiego Szpitala Dzieciecego, Bydogoszczy.

Wiadomosci Lekarskie (Warsaw, Poland : 1960)
|April 1, 1993
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Human rotavirus (HRV) infection in young children hospitalized for acute diarrhea is linked to more severe illness, including dehydration and vomiting. HRV diarrhea also frequently co-occurs with upper respiratory symptoms like pharyngitis and rhinitis.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric infectious diseases
  • Gastroenterology
  • Virology

Context:

  • Acute diarrhea is a common cause of hospitalization in children under two years old.
  • Human rotavirus (HRV) is a significant pathogen contributing to diarrheal diseases globally.
  • Understanding HRV's clinical impact is crucial for effective pediatric healthcare.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the clinical and laboratory differences between children with and without HRV in acute diarrhea.
  • To determine the association of HRV with disease severity, symptoms, and laboratory findings in hospitalized infants and toddlers.

Summary:

  • A one-year study of 227 children (3 days to 2 years) with acute diarrhea found HRV in 48.9% of cases.
  • HRV-positive children (Group I) exhibited more severe general conditions (58.6% moderate-severe), higher dehydration rates (53.5% >5% body weight loss), and frequent vomiting (78.4%).
  • HRV diarrhea was associated with higher incidence of pharyngitis, rhinitis, hypokalemia, metabolic acidosis, and lower white blood cell counts (<10,000/mm³).

Impact:

  • This research highlights HRV as a key factor in severe pediatric diarrhea, informing clinical management and public health strategies.
  • Findings emphasize the need for prompt diagnosis and supportive care, particularly fluid and electrolyte management, in HRV-infected children.
  • The study underscores the importance of considering HRV in the differential diagnosis of acute gastroenteritis in young children, especially when accompanied by respiratory symptoms.

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