Epidemiological aspects of rotavirus infection in the maternity hospitals

• Dmitriy N. Degtyarev
• Astafyeva R.F.
• Ziyatdinov M.N.
• Sibiryakova G.I.
• Andrey Е.Donnikov

AbstractRotavirus infection is one of the main cases in the morbidity distribution of acute enteric infections. The difficuLties in detection of virus carriers and convaLescents Lead to Low registration of rotavirus gastroenteritis. The study of infection conditions by rotaviruses for infants showed that maternity hospitaLs are the most commonLy pLaces of infection for infants. To know epidemioLogicaL features of rotavirus infection in infants is necessary for earLy diagnosis and treatment of its muLtipLe variants, taking reLevant preventive measures. SeasonaL pickups of morbidity, Long hospitaL stay of infants and overcrowding of wards contribute to nosocomiaL infections. MedicaL staff pLays significant roLe in rotavirus transfer. It is necessary to organize and deveLop of measures oriented to detection and deactivation of source, disruption of transmission of infection and susceptibLe groups. Vaccination is the most effective method for morbidity rate controL.

Keywords:infants, rotavirus infection, prevention, vaccination

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