Key result
Subgenus F adenoviruses appear in 8% of pediatric gastroenteritis inpatients, linked to age and nutrition.
Why the study?
Human adenoviruses are a common and serious cause of acute gastroenteritis in children worldwide, especially in developing countries, but detailed molecular epidemiology data are limited.
Cross-Sectional (n=100)
F adenoviruses are a notable cause of acute gastroenteritis in inpatient children, with infection rates associated with age and nutrition.
Answers are grounded in this paper and cite their sources.
May support targeted adenovirus testing in pediatric gastroenteritis; leaves open need for prospective etiology studies.
Human adenoviruses are 1 of the most common and serious etiologic agents of acute gastroenteritis in children worldwide, especially in developing countries. In this cross-sectional epidemiology survey, the specimens of 100 stools were collected from children with acute gastroenteritis from June 2008 to July 2009. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method was performed with specific primers for detection of F adenoviruses. F adenoviruses (Ad40 and Ad41) were detected in 8% of patients with diarrhea. There was a significant statistical relationship between the age, nutrition variables, and adenovirus infection (P < 0.05). No significant relationship was found between individual variables and the existence of the adenovirus infection. The results of this survey and other studies in different parts of the world show that adenovirus is 1 of the main factors causing acute gastroenteritis in infants and children in developing countries.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Rezaei et al. (2012) conducted a cross-sectional in acute gastroenteritis (n=100). Subgenus F (40, 41) Enteric Adenoviruses was evaluated on Detection of F adenoviruses (Ad40 and Ad41) (p=<0.05). Subgenus F enteric adenoviruses (Ad40 and Ad41) were detected in 8% of inpatient children with acute gastroenteritis, with a significant relationship to age and nutrition variables.
Synapse has enriched 10 related papers. Consider them for comparative context: