Title:
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Etiology, epidemiology and clinical characteristics of acute moderate-to-severe diarrhea in children under 5 years of age hospitalized in a referral pediatric hospital in Rabat, Morocco
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Author:
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Ben Messaoud, Rachin; Jroundi, Imane; Nezha, Mouane; Moraleda Redecilla, Cinta; Tligui, Houssain; Seffar, Myriam; Alvarez-Martinez, Mriam J.; Pons, Maria J.; Chaacho, Saad; Hayes, Edward B.; Vila Estapé, Jordi; Alonso, Pedro; Bassat Orellana, Quique; Ruiz, Joaquim
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Other authors:
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Universitat de Barcelona |
Abstract:
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The objective of the study was to describe the etiology, epidemiology, and clinical characteristics of the principal causes of acute infectious diarrhea requiring hospitalization among children under 5 years of age in Rabat, Morocco. A prospective study was conducted from March 2011 to March 2012, designed to describe the main pathogens causing diarrhea in hospitalized children >2 months and less than 5 years of age. Among the 122 children included in the study, Enteroaggregative E. coli (EAEC) and rotavirus were the main etiologic causes of diarrhea detected. Twelve (9.8%) children were referred to the intensive care unit, while 2, presenting infection by EAEC and EAEC plus a Shigella sonnei respectively, developed a hemolytic uremic syndrome. Additionally, 6 (4.9%) deaths occurred with EAEC being isolated in four of these cases. Diarrheogenic E. coli and rotavirus play a significant role as the two main causes of severe diarrhea while other pathogens such as norovirus or parasites seem to have a minimal contribution. Surveillance and prevention programs to facilitate early recognition and improved management of potentially life-threatening diarrhea-episodes are needed. |
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-Diarrea -Infants malalts -Marroc -Diarrhea -Sick children -Morocco |
Rights:
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(c) Ben Messaoud, R. et al., 2015
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Document type:
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Article Article - Accepted version |
Published by:
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Microbiology Society
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