Key result
Enterovirus was detected in 11.5% of children under five with acute gastroenteritis, and was significantly associated with absence of breastfeeding (P=0.016) and contact with diarrhea (P=0.009).
Observational (n=122)
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Enterovirus is a significant cause of acute gastroenteritis in children under five in India, particularly during the monsoon season.
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Enterovirus merits consideration in pediatric gastroenteritis evaluation; observational data leave open causal roles for breastfeeding and exposure.
Nagabushana et al. (2014) conducted an observational in Acute gastroenteritis (n=122). Enterovirus infection was evaluated on Confirmed enterovirus positive. Enterovirus was detected in 11.5% of children under five with acute gastroenteritis, and was significantly associated with absence of breastfeeding (P=0.016) and contact with diarrhea (P=0.009).
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