Jana Nexus: Journal of Health and Medicine
MOLECULAR DETECTION OF ADENOVIRUS AND ROTAVIRUS CO-INFECTION IN CHILDREN WITH GASTROENTERITIS
Background: Acute gastroenteritis is one of the leading causes of illness and hospitalization among children under five years of age. Rotavirus and enteric adenovirus are among the most common viral pathogens, while co-infection with both viruses may contribute to a more severe clinical course. Objective: To determine the frequency of rotavirus, adenovirus, and rotavirus–adenovirus co-infection among children with acute gastroenteritis and to evaluate their association with demographic characteristics, clinical m …