Marked Decrease in Rotavirus Detections Among Preschool Children Unvaccinated for Rotavirus in the Netherlands, 2014
Publication date
2016-07
Authors
Pijnacker, Roan
Mughini Gras, Lapo
Vennema, Harry
Duizer, Erwin
van Pelt, Wilfrid
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Abstract
Rotavirus detection rates among preschool children sampled irrespective of symptoms during the rotavirus season (January-April) in the Netherlands were significantly lower in 2014 (0.6%) than in 2010 (11.2%), 2011 (6.9%), 2012 (6.8%) and 2013 (6.7%). This supports previous observations of a genuine drop in rotavirus circulation (without rotavirus vaccination) rather than a milder disease course.
Keywords
Child, Preschool, Female, Gastroenteritis, Hospitalization, Humans, Incidence, Male, Netherlands, Rotavirus, Rotavirus Infections, Rotavirus Vaccines, Seasons, Sentinel Surveillance, Vaccination, Journal Article, Taverne, SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
Citation
Pijnacker, R, Mughini-Gras, L, Vennema, H, Duizer, E & van Pelt, W 2016, 'Marked Decrease in Rotavirus Detections Among Preschool Children Unvaccinated for Rotavirus in the Netherlands, 2014', Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, vol. 35, no. 7, pp. 809-811. https://doi.org/10.1097/INF.0000000000001162