Preventive Measures and Control Considering the transmission modalities of most GE, the infection control of each diarrhea episode is based on patient isolation and strengthening of hygiene measures. Consensus exists about the importance of improving safe water supply, of adequate sanitation, and of prop...
Only one case of HAstV infected patient was found to be co-infected with RVA. The rotavirus vaccine has been implemented as a national immunization program in Japan since October 2020, that might lead to a low incidence of RVA infection. In addition, from literature search, several ...
In that study, the five general public health hospitals (San Fernando, Mt. Hope, Port of Spain, Sangre Grande, and Tobago) which provide health care to the majority of the population, processed and tested >80% of all acute gastroenteritis ill patient’s stool samples; laboratory findings ...
Information on the socio-demographic aspects, clinical manifestations of the disease, and the treatment aspects were collected from electronic medical records and patient files from the hospital archive. 2.3. Case Definition Acute diarrhea: three or more loose stools in 24 h. ...