Human adenoviruses in children with gastroenteritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Human adenoviruses (HAdVs) have always been suggested as one of the main causes of gastroenteritis in children. However, no comprehensive report on the global epidemiology of these viruses in pediatric gastroenteritis is available.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted to obtain published papers from 2003 to 2023 in three main databases PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science.

Results

The estimated global pooled prevalence of HAdV infection in children with gastroenteritis was 10% (95% CI: 9-11%), with a growing trend after 2010. The highest prevalence was observed in Africa (20%, 95% CI: 14-26%). The prevalence was higher in inpatients (11%; 95% CI: 8-13%) and patients aged 5 years old and younger (9%; 95% CI: 7-10%). However, no significant difference was obs

SUBMITTER: Khales P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11084101 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature