Incidence of Rota Viral Infection in Younger than 2 Years Age Along With Its Diagnostic and Preventive Options

Year 2018, Volume: 4 Issue: 1, 1 - 3, 01.01.2018

Humaira Zafar Kiran Tauseef Bukhari Nouman Noor Noor Khan Lakhnana Sadaf Humayoun

Abstract

Background: Like many regions of the world, Pakistan harbors the great burden of diarrheal illnesses under the age of 2 years, resulting in high mortality rates. Delima is the lack of awareness regarding the appropriate diagnostic, management and preventive options. The current review article will shed light on the statistics of Rotaviral infection, its diagnosis, management, and preventive option. Conclusion: Rotaviral infection is amongst the leading causes of gastroenteritis in the age group of

Keywords

Rotaviral infection, Diarrhea, ELISA diagnosis, Rotaviral vaccine

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