Key result
Person-to-person transmission of serotype G2 group A rotavirus caused an outbreak of acute gastroenteritis affecting 45 of 107 (42.1%) school children during a 3-day trip.
Population
107 school children (aged 11-12 years) attending a 3-day school trip
Design
Other
Follow-up
5 days
Authors
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Rotavirus G2 outbreaks warrant consideration in school-aged children; leaves open broader applicability to adults and requires prospective confirmation.
Observational (n=107)
Group A rotavirus infection should be considered as a possible cause of gastroenteritis outbreaks even in older children and adults.
Mikami et al. (2004) conducted an observational in Acute gastroenteritis (n=107). Serotype G2 group A rotavirus was evaluated on Acute gastroenteritis. Person-to-person transmission of serotype G2 group A rotavirus caused an outbreak of acute gastroenteritis affecting 45 of 107 (42.1%) school children during a 3-day trip.
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