Why the study?
What is the prevalence of astrovirus infection among Chilean children with acute gastroenteritis?
Population
456 Chilean children with diarrhea (acute gastroenteritis)
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports astrovirus testing in rotavirus-negative Chilean gastroenteritis; leaves open need for prospective studies before routine adoption.
What is the prevalence of astrovirus infection among Chilean children with acute gastroenteritis?
Astrovirus is a notable cause of acute gastroenteritis in Chilean children, particularly in rotavirus-negative cases, with HAst-1 being the most common serotype.
Gaggero et al. (1998) studied this question.
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