ArticleJournal of public health in Africa2026
Burden of group A rotavirus infection among children with acute diarrhoea in Lambaréné, Gabon.
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Background: Rotaviruses are among the most common causal pathogens of severe dehydrating diarrhoea in children. Little is known about the burden of rotavirus diarrhoea in Gabon. Aim: This study aimed to determine the proportion of rotavirus infection in children under 5 years with diarrhoea in Lambaréné and seen at the hospital and factors associated with rotavirus infection. Setting: The data used in this study were collected between February 2020 and February 2021 in children presenting with acute diarrhoea in the Albert Schweitzer Hospital paediatric ward. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out. Stool samples were tested for rotavirus antigens using the rotavirus Standard Diagnostic (SD) BIOLINE Rota and Adeno enzyme immunoassay detection kit. Results: A total of 178 children were included in the study. The proportion of rotavirus infection was 22% ( Conclusion: Rotavirus infection was associated with severe diarrhoea and hospitalisation. This study shows the need to integrate and support free rotavirus vaccination into the expanded vaccination programme in Gabon. Contribution: This study provides evidence that could guide public health strategies and inform vaccine policies that could ultimately reduce the burden of rotavirus-associated diarrhoea in children.
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