Group A rotavirus and norovirus display sharply distinct seasonal profiles in Belém, northern Brazil

Several viruses have been associated with acute gastroenteritis (AGE), and group A rotavirus (RVA) and nor-ovirus (NoV) are the most prevalent. This study aimed to assess their prevalence among children hospitalised for diarrhoea during a three-year surveillance study. From May 2008-April 2011, overall positivity rates of 21.6% (628/2904) and 35.4% (171/483) were observed for RVA and NoV, respectively. The seasonality observed indicated distinct patterns when both viruses were compared. This finding may explain why hospitalisation for AGE remains constant throughout the year. Continuous AGE monitoring is needed to better assess the patterns of infection.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	Siqueira,Jones Anderson Monteiro, Linhares,Alexandre da Costa, Gonçalves,Maryelle dos Santos, Carvalho,Thaís Cristina Nascimento de, Justino,Maria Cleonice Aguiar, Mascarenhas,Joana D'Arc Pereira, Gabbay,Yvone Benchimol
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Ministério da Saúde 2013
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0074-02762013000500661
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