Biennial Pattern of Rotavirus Gastroenteritis in The Netherlands and a Shifting Age Distribution After a Low Rotavirus Season, 2010-2016

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2018 Sep;37(9):e248-e250. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000001880.

Abstract

A hyperendemic rotavirus season was expected after a low-endemic 2014 season in the Netherlands. Rotavirus detections were however similar in 2015 and lower in 2016 compared with 2010-2013. Gastroenteritis consultation rates were also similar in 2015, but the age distribution shifted to older children because of an accumulation of noninfected children. Results indicate a possible shift to a biennial rotavirus pattern.

MeSH terms

  • Age Distribution
  • Child, Preschool
  • Clinical Laboratory Techniques
  • Diarrhea / virology
  • Enterovirus Infections / epidemiology
  • Female
  • Gastroenteritis / epidemiology*
  • Gastroenteritis / virology
  • Hospitalization / statistics & numerical data
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Netherlands / epidemiology
  • Rotavirus
  • Rotavirus Infections / epidemiology*
  • Seasons*