Open AccessPopulation-based epidemiology of rotavirus hospitalisations in Switzerland
Author(s) -
Barbara Bucher
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
schweizerische medizinische wochenschrift
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0036-7672
DOI - 10.4414/smw.2006.11560
Subject(s) - medicine , incidence (geometry) , epidemiology , pediatrics , rotavirus , population , rotavirus gastroenteritis , demography , environmental health , diarrhea , physics , sociology , optics
Rotaviruses (RV) are the most common cause of dehydrating gastroenteritis requiring hospitalisation in children <5 years of age. A new generation of safe and effective RV vaccines is available. Accurate data describing the current burden of RV disease in the community are needed to devise appropriate strategies for vaccine usage.
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