Investigation of rotavirus in stool samples and seasonal frequency

Objective: diarrhea ranks in the first three of deaths due to infections in the world. rotaviruses are responsible for the majority of acute diarrhea in children. in this study we aim to investigate the positivity and seasonal frequency of the rotaviruses at child patients stool samples that sent to our laboratory for rotavirus detection. material-method: 483 pediatric patients fresh stool samples were included the study, between january 2008-december 2010. rotavirus positivity in stool samples were investigated with immunochromatographic method (rota strip, coris bioconcept, belgium). the analyzed faecal samples of 49 (10.1%) were positive for rotavirus antigen. results: 46.9% of cases of rotavirus during the winter months, 28.6% were in the spring months. discussion: this study, rotavirus is detected one in ten pediatric patients who have diarhea and the seasonal increase during the winter months have been revealed.