Research Article

Frequency and seasonal distribution of rotavirus and adenovirus in patients with acute gastroenteritis

Volume: 13 Number: 4 July 31, 2023
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Frequency and seasonal distribution of rotavirus and adenovirus in patients with acute gastroenteritis

Abstract

Aims The aim of this study was to retrospectively determine the frequency of rotavirus and adenovirus and the distribution of these pathogens by age groups, gender and season in patients admitted to our hospital with gastroenteritis symptoms. Materials and Methods A total of 32755 stool samples collected from patients with gastroenteritis symptoms in the Medical Microbiology Clinic of the Hospital between January 1 and December 31, 2022 were evaluated retrospectively for rotavirus and adenovirus antigens. Rotavirus and adenovirus antigens were analyzed with the Rapid Cassette Test (Microcult, Biotech) kit. In addition, the distribution of pathogens by age groups, gender and season were examined. Statistical analysis was performed using Jamovi® version 2.3.21. Results Antigen test was positive in 9.9% of 32755 stool samples evaluated in our study. Rotavirus was detected in 8.4% and adenovirus in 1.5% of antigen positive samples. Both rotavirus and adenovirus antigen positivity were found to be statistically significantly higher in 0-1 and 2-3 age groups compared to other age groups (p<0 .001). When the monthly distribution of rotavirus antigen positivity was examined, a statistically significant difference was found in March, April, and May (p<0.001). Conclusion It was observed that rotavirus has a significant ratio among acute gastroenteritis cases in pediatric age group in our region. Rotavirus should be considered in gastroenteritis in 0-3 age group especially in spring months, and for diagnosis, immunochromatographic-based tests can be easily applied in all health institutions. Detection of the pathogen causing gastroenteritis will contribute to the initiation of appropriate treatment and the prevention of unnecessary antibiotic use.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Care Administration

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

July 28, 2023

Publication Date

July 31, 2023

Submission Date

May 16, 2023

Acceptance Date

June 14, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 13 Number: 4

APA
Kırca, F., & Demirel, F. (2023). Frequency and seasonal distribution of rotavirus and adenovirus in patients with acute gastroenteritis. Journal of Contemporary Medicine, 13(4), 697-701. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1297580
AMA
1.Kırca F, Demirel F. Frequency and seasonal distribution of rotavirus and adenovirus in patients with acute gastroenteritis. J Contemp Med. 2023;13(4):697-701. doi:10.16899/jcm.1297580
Chicago
Kırca, Füsun, and Filiz Demirel. 2023. “Frequency and Seasonal Distribution of Rotavirus and Adenovirus in Patients With Acute Gastroenteritis”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 13 (4): 697-701. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1297580.
EndNote
Kırca F, Demirel F (July 1, 2023) Frequency and seasonal distribution of rotavirus and adenovirus in patients with acute gastroenteritis. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 13 4 697–701.
IEEE
[1]F. Kırca and F. Demirel, “Frequency and seasonal distribution of rotavirus and adenovirus in patients with acute gastroenteritis”, J Contemp Med, vol. 13, no. 4, pp. 697–701, July 2023, doi: 10.16899/jcm.1297580.
ISNAD
Kırca, Füsun - Demirel, Filiz. “Frequency and Seasonal Distribution of Rotavirus and Adenovirus in Patients With Acute Gastroenteritis”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 13/4 (July 1, 2023): 697-701. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1297580.
JAMA
1.Kırca F, Demirel F. Frequency and seasonal distribution of rotavirus and adenovirus in patients with acute gastroenteritis. J Contemp Med. 2023;13:697–701.
MLA
Kırca, Füsun, and Filiz Demirel. “Frequency and Seasonal Distribution of Rotavirus and Adenovirus in Patients With Acute Gastroenteritis”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine, vol. 13, no. 4, July 2023, pp. 697-01, doi:10.16899/jcm.1297580.
Vancouver
1.Füsun Kırca, Filiz Demirel. Frequency and seasonal distribution of rotavirus and adenovirus in patients with acute gastroenteritis. J Contemp Med. 2023 Jul. 1;13(4):697-701. doi:10.16899/jcm.1297580

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