Increased prevalence of rotavirus gastroenteritis among children in Riyadh Saudi Arabia
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Results HRV was detected in 65.5% (660/1007). There was a significant difference between males and females acquiring the disease (57.5%, 380/660 vs 42.4%, 280/660, respectively. P value <0.05). Children who were 1 year of age or less had more infection than those who were over 1 year of age (81%, 534/660 vs. 19%, 126/660, respectively; P=0.0005). Infections occured throughout the year with no clear significant seasonal peaks, figure 1.
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