The role of rotavirus in acute pediatric diarrhea in Isfahan, Iran. | [Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences • 2006]

Author(s):

1. Akbar Kazemi: Department of Pediatrics, Al-Zahra Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Iran

2. Fatemeh Tabatabaiez: Department of Pediatrics, Al-Zahra Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Iran

3. Mohammad Reza Agha-Ghazvini: Health Research Centre, Isfahan, Iran

4. Roya Kelishadi: Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Centre, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Iran

Abstract:

Acute diarrhea is one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality in young children. This study was conducted to assess the prevalence of rotavirus infections in children with acute gastroenteritis in Isfahan. Also seasonal variations and the effects of environmental conditions, type of nutrition and child care on the prevalence of rotavirus infections are evaluated. A total of 185 hospitalized children with acute diarrhea and 91 controls were selected by simple random sampling. Stool specimens were obtained at the time of admission and checked for rotavirus antigens by ELISA method. Demographic data regarding age, sex, type of nutrition (breast-fed vs. bottle-fed) and child care (at home vs. day care-center) of children with acute diarrhea were also recorded. Rotavirus was detected in the feces of 57 (30.8%) children with acute diarrhea and 11 (12.1%) stool samples from control children (p

Page(s): 282-285

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, Volume: 22, Issue: 3, Year: 2006

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