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Incidence and risk factors for community-acquired acute gastroenteritis in north-west Germany in 2004
In developed countries, acute gastroenteritis (AGE) is a major source of morbidity. However, only a few studies have estimated its incidence and the associated medical burden. This population-based study determined the incidence of community-acquired AGE patients seeking medical care and the relativ...
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2723666/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19319582 http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10096-009-0729-1 |
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author | Karsten, C. Baumgarte, S. Friedrich, A. W. von Eiff, C. Becker, K. Wosniok, W. Ammon, A. Bockemühl, J. Karch, H. Huppertz, H.-I. |
author_facet | Karsten, C. Baumgarte, S. Friedrich, A. W. von Eiff, C. Becker, K. Wosniok, W. Ammon, A. Bockemühl, J. Karch, H. Huppertz, H.-I. |
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description | In developed countries, acute gastroenteritis (AGE) is a major source of morbidity. However, only a few studies have estimated its incidence and the associated medical burden. This population-based study determined the incidence of community-acquired AGE patients seeking medical care and the relative role of various pathogens. Stool samples from patients with AGE presenting to a general practitioner (GP), pediatrician, or specialist in internal medicine for that reason were screened for various bacterial and viral enteropathogens. A control group was established as well. Incidences were calculated by the number of positive patients divided by the general population. The study was performed in north-west Germany in 2004. The incidence of AGE patients requiring medical consultation was 4,020/100,000 inhabitants. Children (<5 years of age) were at the highest risk (13,810/100,000 inhabitants). Of the patients, 6.6% were tested positive for an enteropathogenic bacteria and 17.7% for a viral agent. The predominant pathogens were norovirus (626/100,000) and rotavirus (270/100,000). Salmonella was the most frequently detected bacteria (162/100,000). The results presented confirm AGE and, specifically, AGE of viral origin as a major public health burden in developed countries. |
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spelling | pubmed-27236662009-08-10 Incidence and risk factors for community-acquired acute gastroenteritis in north-west Germany in 2004 Karsten, C. Baumgarte, S. Friedrich, A. W. von Eiff, C. Becker, K. Wosniok, W. Ammon, A. Bockemühl, J. Karch, H. Huppertz, H.-I. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis Article In developed countries, acute gastroenteritis (AGE) is a major source of morbidity. However, only a few studies have estimated its incidence and the associated medical burden. This population-based study determined the incidence of community-acquired AGE patients seeking medical care and the relative role of various pathogens. Stool samples from patients with AGE presenting to a general practitioner (GP), pediatrician, or specialist in internal medicine for that reason were screened for various bacterial and viral enteropathogens. A control group was established as well. Incidences were calculated by the number of positive patients divided by the general population. The study was performed in north-west Germany in 2004. The incidence of AGE patients requiring medical consultation was 4,020/100,000 inhabitants. Children (<5 years of age) were at the highest risk (13,810/100,000 inhabitants). Of the patients, 6.6% were tested positive for an enteropathogenic bacteria and 17.7% for a viral agent. The predominant pathogens were norovirus (626/100,000) and rotavirus (270/100,000). Salmonella was the most frequently detected bacteria (162/100,000). The results presented confirm AGE and, specifically, AGE of viral origin as a major public health burden in developed countries. Springer-Verlag 2009-03-25 2009-08 /pmc/articles/PMC2723666/ /pubmed/19319582 http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10096-009-0729-1 Text en © The Author(s) 2009 |
spellingShingle | Article Karsten, C. Baumgarte, S. Friedrich, A. W. von Eiff, C. Becker, K. Wosniok, W. Ammon, A. Bockemühl, J. Karch, H. Huppertz, H.-I. Incidence and risk factors for community-acquired acute gastroenteritis in north-west Germany in 2004 |
title | Incidence and risk factors for community-acquired acute gastroenteritis in north-west Germany in 2004 |
title_full | Incidence and risk factors for community-acquired acute gastroenteritis in north-west Germany in 2004 |
title_fullStr | Incidence and risk factors for community-acquired acute gastroenteritis in north-west Germany in 2004 |
title_full_unstemmed | Incidence and risk factors for community-acquired acute gastroenteritis in north-west Germany in 2004 |
title_short | Incidence and risk factors for community-acquired acute gastroenteritis in north-west Germany in 2004 |
title_sort | incidence and risk factors for community-acquired acute gastroenteritis in north-west germany in 2004 |
topic | Article |
url | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2723666/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19319582 http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10096-009-0729-1 |
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