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This study aims to determine the prevalence of rotavirus and adenovirus in pediatric acute gastroenteritis cases and their clinical characteristics.

Prevalence and Clinical Characteristics of Acute Gastroenteritis Caused by Rotavirus and Adenovirus Among Children Aged ≤ 5 years in a Tertiary Care Hospital in North India

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Randomized trial investigates the prevalence and impact of rotavirus and adenovirus in children, indicating a growing concern.

This study aims to determine the prevalence of rotavirus and adenovirus in pediatric acute gastroenteritis cases and their clinical characteristics.
Conducted in a tertiary care hospital in North India
Focused on children aged ≤ 5 years
Collected data on clinical characteristics and prevalence rates of both viruses.
Rotavirus accounts for 30-50% of pediatric gastroenteritis hospitalizations.
Adenovirus prevalence is significantly increasing, particularly affecting hospitalized patients and children under 5.
Current global prevalence of enteric adenoviruses in pediatric gastroenteritis estimated at approximately 10%, higher in specific regions.

Das et al. (2026) studied this question.

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