Key result
Rotavirus is linked to ~43% of pediatric gastroenteritis hospitalizations, driven by the novel P[8]G9 strain.
Why the study?
The epidemiological profile and burden of rotavirus infection among children hospitalized for diarrhea in Taiwan were not well characterized.
Observational
Yes
Rotavirus is a major cause of diarrhea among hospitalized children in Taiwan, highlighting the potential benefit of a vaccination program.
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Rotavirus drives substantial pediatric gastroenteritis hospitalizations in Taiwan; leaves open vaccination impact on burden and strain dynamics.
Chen et al. (2005) conducted an observational in Gastroenteritis. Rotavirus infection was evaluated on Detection of rotavirus. Rotavirus infection was identified in 43% of children under 5 hospitalized for gastroenteritis, with the novel strain P[8]G9 being the most common (37% of strains).
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