ArticleFrontiers in public health2025
Rotavirus infections in the pediatric population: a comparative study of pre-COVID and COVID-19 pandemic periods.
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- Incidence of acute diarrhoea among children (0-59 months old) in Thailand after introduction of rotavirus vaccine: a retrospective national database analysis (2014-2024).The Lancet regional health. Southeast Asia · 2026Article
- Molecular epidemiology of rotavirus causing diarrhea among under-five children after the introduction of rotavirus vaccines, Rotavac and Rotasiil, into the national immunization program of India.Virology journal · 2026Article
- Epidemiological and Clinical Characteristics of Infections in Hospitalized Children During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic.Viruses · 2025Article
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Background: This study investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the incidence and clinical outcomes of rotavirus infections in the pediatric population. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at the Pediatrics Clinic of Gülhane Research and Training Hospital, analyzing data from the pre-COVID-19 period (January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020) and during the COVID-19 pandemic period (March 11, 2020 - August 31, 2022). Patient data, including demographic characteristics, presenting complaints, laboratory results, and hospitalization status, were collected from hospital records. Statistical comparisons were made to evaluate changes in rotavirus infection patterns between the two examined periods. Results: The data of a total of 3,915 pediatric patients with diarrhea were included, with 468 (6.8%) testing positive for rotavirus. Three hundred and forty of these cases (72.6%) were detected during the COVID-19 pandemic period, while 128 cases (27.4%) were detected before the pandemic period. The median age of the patients was 2 years, while 62.7% were under 2 years of age. Significant differences were found between the pre-COVID-19 and COVID-19 periods in terms of the number of emergency department visits ( Conclusion: The results of this study emphasize the need for targeted interventions to manage rotavirus infections, particularly in the context of ongoing public health challenges. Understanding the COVID-19 pandemic's effects on rotavirus epidemiology is crucial for developing effective strategies to mitigate severe outcomes in vulnerable pediatric populations.
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