CompletedNot Applicable

Rotavirus Burden and Genotypes in a Sentinel Hospital Surveillance System in Lebanon

Lebanon1,555 participantsStarted 2011-12

Plain-language summary

This study aims to determine the contribution of rotavirus infection as a cause of gastroenteritis requiring hospitalization in children younger than 5 years of age. Additionally, a secondary aim will be to determine the genotypes of rotavirus that cause these infections as prevalent in Lebanon.

Who can participate

Age range5 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age \< 5 years * Gastroenteritis as admitting diagnosis * Informed consent * Parents willing and able to cooperate Exclusion Criteria: * Age \> 5 years * Onset of gastroenteritis beyond 12 hours of admission

What they're measuring

Estimating the Incidence of Rotavirus Gastroenteritis Associated Hospitalization in Children < 5 Years of Age

Timeframe: 2 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01321216

SponsorAmerican University of Beirut Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2014-06

Results submitted2023-02-02

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