PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF ADENOVIRUS GASTROENTERITIS IN CHILDREN UNDER FIVE YEARS IN AUCHI ETSAKO WEST EDO STATE
Abstract
Abstract
Adenovirus gastroenteritis is a significant cause of viral diarrhea in children under five years, contributing to both morbidity and mortality worldwide, in Nigeria, particularly in regions like Auchi, Etsako west, Edo state, Adenovirus gastroenteritis is a common viral infection that affects the gastrointestinal tract, which causes symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and fever. Gastroenteritis is one of the most prevalent manifestations. The aim of the study is to determine the prevalence and risk factors of Adenovirus Gastroenteritis in Children Under five years in Auchi, Esako South Edo State. Stool samples were collected and tested for adenovirus using polymerase chain reaction (PCR). And statistical analysis was performed to identify significant risk factors associated with adenovirus gastroenteritis. The prevalence of Adenovirus in the study was 6.50% of positive cases Adenovirus gastroenteritis were children within the range of 2-3 . However there was no statistically significant association of Adenovirus gastroenteritis with age distribution p= 0.310 , gender distribution p=0.370, location of residence p=0.920, educational level p= 0.140 at p
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