International Journal of Pediatrics Research

Objective To study the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of rotavirus enteritis in children in Baotou area, and to provide some reference for clinical diagnosis and treatment. Methods A total of 110 children with diarrhea admitted to the pediatric ward of the First Affiliated Hospital of Baotou Medical College from January 2021 to January 2022 were selected as subjects. Rotavirus antigen detection was carried out on all the enrolled patients, and rotavirus infection was analyzed retrospectively from the aspects of gender distribution, age, onset time and clinical manifestations. The clinical characteristics of rotavirus enteritis were summarized and the prevention and treatment strategies were put forward. Results 37 rotavirus positive cases were found in 110 fecal samples, the positive detection rate was 33.64%. There was no difference in the incidence rate between boys and girls (P > 0.05). The infection rate of rotavirus in children at 1-3 years old was higher than that in children at other stages, and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). The fourth quarter is the peak rotavirus epidemic season, followed by autumn. 37 cases of positive infection children all showed diarrhea symptoms, followed by fever, vomiting, increased myocardial enzyme spectrum and other clinical features accounted for a higher proportion. Conclusion Rotavirus infection is an important factor leading to infantile diarrhea. It is most likely to occur in infants and young children aged 1-3 years. The proportion of male and female morbidity is equal, and it is more likely to occur in cold winter. In addition to diarrhea, it is often complicated with fever, vomiting, increased myocardial enzyme spectrum, dehydration, acidosis and so on. Clinical prevention and treatment should be strengthened according to its characteristics.

Rotavirus; Diarrhea; Epidemiology; Clinical features