Molecular Detection of Enteric Viruses in Under-Five Children with Diarrhea in Debre Tabor, Northwest Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Viral gastroenteritis belongs to the major public health problems of infant and children worldwide. The largest proportion of morbidity and mortality occurs in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Purpose

Aimed to assess the burden and genetic diversity of enteric viruses among children with diarrhea.

Patients and methods

A cross-sectional study was undertaken from December 2015 to April 2016 in Debre Tabor. A total of thirty-eight children, who presented with diarrhea at Debre Tabor health centers, were included. Fecal samples were collected and screened for enteric viruses by RT-PCR. Data were analyzed using SPSS software. Descriptive summary techniques were used to display the findings.

Results

Out of thirty-eight children screened, 52.6% were positive for at leas

SUBMITTER: Gelaw A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9035461 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature