Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: The most common cause of severe diarrheal illnesses and dehydration in infants and young children under the age of five years old worldwide is rotaviruses. The present study was conducted to assess Rotavirus diarrhea in children. Materials & Methods: 94 Rotavirus cases in children of both genders were confirmed by immuno-chromatographic test. The stool was collected directly from the anus during the process of defecation. The SD BIOLINE Rotavirus test kits were utilized. Results: Age group <6 months had 7 males and 5 females, 6-12 months had 25 males and 20 females, 13-18 months had 18 males and 12 females and >18 months had 5 males and 3 females. Loose stool on day 1 was seen in 65%, on day 2 in 52%, on day 3 in 30%, on day 4 in 17%, on day 5 in 11%. Fever was seen maximally on day 3 in 82%, vomiting was seen maximally on day 1 in 82%, perianal excoriation was seen maximally on day 2 in 45%. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Maximum cases were seen in 6-12 months. Fever was seen maximally on day 3, vomiting was seen maximally on day 1, and perianal excoriation was seen maximally on day 2.