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An Overlooked, Vaccine-Preventable Leading Cause of Morbidity and Mortality: Rotavirus and Adenovirus Gastroenteritis Burden in Hakkari, Türkiye
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Objective: There is limited information on the burden of viral gastroenteritis on health care in Türkiye, making management challenging. This study evaluated the prevalence of rotavirus and adenovirus infections among children in Hakkari, Türkiye, over a one‑year period, and examined patterns by season, age, and gender.
Material and Method: We retrospectively analyzed stool antigen test results for rotavirus and adenovirus from hospital records over the past year. Data were categorized into season, age group, and gender and assessed.
Results: 1,278 rotavirus and 1,270 adenovirus test results were evaluated. Positivity was 11.6% for rotavirus and 16.0% for adenovirus. Both viruses peaked in Fall and Winter, reaching 10% for rotavirus and 12% for adenovirus. Adenovirus accounted for 58% of all positive results. Rotavirus showed more pronounced seasonality than adenovirus, with positivity of 17.1% in Fall compared with 3.9% in Summer. 13% of males and 9.72% of females had rotavirus positivity, while adenovirus was 13% versus 14%. The highest test number was observed in children aged 0–2 years. Positivity was 10.5% for rotavirus and 13.3% for adenovirus, not significant among age groups.
Conclusions: These findings confirm marked seasonality, male gender predominance, and a substantial burden of tests in children aged 0–2 years in Hakkari. Surveillance, particularly in peak seasons, and prioritization of vaccination and preventive measures may support regional public health planning to manage this overlooked burden. The main limitation of this study is it being a single center and its one‑year duration, which may not capture inter‑annual variability.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Destekleyen Kurum
Herhangi bir kurum veya şahıstan maddi destek alınmamıştır
Etik Beyan
Bu çalışma için herhangi bir mali destek temin edilmemiştir veya yazarın başka bir çıkar çatışması yoktur.
Teşekkür
Manevi destek veren herkese en içten şükranlarımı sunarım
Kaynakça
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Halk Sağlığı (Diğer)
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yazarlar
Yayımlanma Tarihi
31 Mart 2026
Gönderilme Tarihi
12 Şubat 2026
Kabul Tarihi
24 Mart 2026
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2026 Cilt: 8 Sayı: 1
APA
Medni, M. R. (2026). An Overlooked, Vaccine-Preventable Leading Cause of Morbidity and Mortality: Rotavirus and Adenovirus Gastroenteritis Burden in Hakkari, Türkiye. Phoenix Medical Journal, 8(1), 21-27. https://izlik.org/JA89FM35PN
AMA
1.Medni MR. An Overlooked, Vaccine-Preventable Leading Cause of Morbidity and Mortality: Rotavirus and Adenovirus Gastroenteritis Burden in Hakkari, Türkiye. Phnx Med J. 2026;8(1):21-27. https://izlik.org/JA89FM35PN
Chicago
Medni, Mohamed Refik. 2026. “An Overlooked, Vaccine-Preventable Leading Cause of Morbidity and Mortality: Rotavirus and Adenovirus Gastroenteritis Burden in Hakkari, Türkiye”. Phoenix Medical Journal 8 (1): 21-27. https://izlik.org/JA89FM35PN.
EndNote
Medni MR (01 Mart 2026) An Overlooked, Vaccine-Preventable Leading Cause of Morbidity and Mortality: Rotavirus and Adenovirus Gastroenteritis Burden in Hakkari, Türkiye. Phoenix Medical Journal 8 1 21–27.
IEEE
[1]M. R. Medni, “An Overlooked, Vaccine-Preventable Leading Cause of Morbidity and Mortality: Rotavirus and Adenovirus Gastroenteritis Burden in Hakkari, Türkiye”, Phnx Med J., c. 8, sy 1, ss. 21–27, Mar. 2026, [çevrimiçi]. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA89FM35PN
ISNAD
Medni, Mohamed Refik. “An Overlooked, Vaccine-Preventable Leading Cause of Morbidity and Mortality: Rotavirus and Adenovirus Gastroenteritis Burden in Hakkari, Türkiye”. Phoenix Medical Journal 8/1 (01 Mart 2026): 21-27. https://izlik.org/JA89FM35PN.
JAMA
1.Medni MR. An Overlooked, Vaccine-Preventable Leading Cause of Morbidity and Mortality: Rotavirus and Adenovirus Gastroenteritis Burden in Hakkari, Türkiye. Phnx Med J. 2026;8:21–27.
MLA
Medni, Mohamed Refik. “An Overlooked, Vaccine-Preventable Leading Cause of Morbidity and Mortality: Rotavirus and Adenovirus Gastroenteritis Burden in Hakkari, Türkiye”. Phoenix Medical Journal, c. 8, sy 1, Mart 2026, ss. 21-27, https://izlik.org/JA89FM35PN.
Vancouver
1.Mohamed Refik Medni. An Overlooked, Vaccine-Preventable Leading Cause of Morbidity and Mortality: Rotavirus and Adenovirus Gastroenteritis Burden in Hakkari, Türkiye. Phnx Med J. [Internet]. 01 Mart 2026;8(1):21-7. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA89FM35PN

