Key result
Enteric viral infections accounted for 42.1% of acute diarrhea cases in hospitalized children, with Group A rotavirus being the most prevalent at 35.3%.
Population
133 hospitalized children suffering from acute diarrhea at Town Childhood Hospital in Córdoba city, Argentina
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Rotavirus predominance in Argentine pediatric hospitalizations supports local surveillance; cross-sectional data leaves open vaccination impact assessment.
Observational (n=133)
No
Rotavirus is the major cause of severe viral diarrhea requiring hospital admission in children in Córdoba City, Argentina.
Giordano et al. (2001) conducted an observational in Acute viral gastroenteritis (n=133). Enteric viral infection was evaluated on Presence of enteric viruses in stool specimens. Enteric viral infections accounted for 42.1% of acute diarrhea cases in hospitalized children, with Group A rotavirus being the most prevalent at 35.3%.
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