Rotavirus and Enteric Adenovirus Detection Among Diarrheic Outpatients in a Tertiary Hospital

Background: Rotavirus and enteric Adenovirus are the most common agents of acute gastroenteritis. It was aimed to determine the frequency of rotavirus and enteric adenovirus among patients admitted to our hospital with acute gastroenteritis. Method: A total of 4230 outpatients with acute gastroenteritis were enrolled in this study. Rotavirus and enteric Adenovirus antigens were detected in stool samples of the patients by immunochromatographic method (Rota-Adeno Virus Combo Rapid Test, DIMA GmbH, Germany). Clinical data were obtained from patient records retrospectively. Results: Rotavirus antigen was detected in 426 (10,1%) stool sample. Of the Rotavirus-infected patients, 297 (69,7%) were younger than 2 years. There was a significant difference (p<0.05) between patients younger than 2 years and those older than 2 years. Among Rotavirus-infected patients, 279(65,5%) were male and 147(34,5%) were female. There was no significant difference (p>0.05) between genders in terms of rotavirus infection. Enteric Adenovirus antigen was detected in stool samples of 170(4%) patients. Of the Adenovirusinfected patents, 96(56,5%) were male, 74(43,5%)were female and 88(51,8%) were younger than 2 years old. There was no significant difference between genders and ages. Conclusion: Rotavirus should be considered in diarrhea of children under 2 years. Rapid and properly diagnosis of viral gastroenteritis is crucial in prediction of clinical implications and reduction of unnecessary antibiotic usage.