frequency of rotavirus and adenovirus gastroenteritis among children in shiraz, iran
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conclusions given the non-specific symptoms of these viruses and the high prevalence of viral diarrhea in our region, more laboratories should be equipped for virus detection and vaccination might be considered as a prevention strategy. results rotavirus was identified in 347 patients out of 827 (42%), adenovirus was detected in 76 (9%) of samples and 34 (4%) of patients had rotavirus-adenovirus co-infection. diarrhea was the most common symptom in viral infected patients. materials and methods 827 stool samples of pediatrics patients with gastroenteritis who were admitted to dastgheib hospital, shiraz, iran, from september 2008 to february 2010 were tested for presence of rotavirus and adenovirus using the eia method. a demographic and clinical study was performed to determine the relationship between viral infection and clinical outcomes of patients. objectives epidemiological studies on viral diarrhea and collecting data for rotavirus and adenovirus prevalence, as two important viral agents of gastroenteritis, are valuable for planning of a prospective program. background viral pathogens are the main cause of acute gastroenteritis in developed and developing countries. rotavirus and adenovirus are the two important agents associated with hospitalization for diarrhea especially in children. limitation and control of diarrhea as a costly disease must be considered in national health programs.
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iranian red crescent medical journalجلد ۱۵، شماره ۸، صفحات ۷۲۹-۷۳۳
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