Key result
Rotavirus VP7 serotypes were identified in 72.9% of hospitalized young children with severe acute diarrhea, predominantly serotype G1 (83.6%).
Why the study?
What are the prevalent rotavirus serotypes causing severe acute diarrhea in hospitalized young children in Australia?
Population
1,784 hospitalized young children with severe acute diarrhea in six Australian cities
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports historical G1 predominance in Australian pediatric rotavirus cases; leaves open relevance to current vaccine strategies.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,784)
Yes
What are the prevalent rotavirus serotypes causing severe acute diarrhea in hospitalized young children in Australia?
Serotype G1 was the predominant cause of severe acute rotavirus diarrhea in hospitalized Australian children between 1989 and 1992.
Masendycz et al. (1994) conducted a cross-sectional in Severe acute diarrhea (n=1,784). Rotavirus infection was evaluated on Identification of Rotavirus VP7 serotypes in stools. Rotavirus VP7 serotypes were identified in 72.9% of hospitalized young children with severe acute diarrhea, predominantly serotype G1 (83.6%).
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