Characteristics of stool in rotavirus and non rotavirus diarrhea cases: A comparative study
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Microbiology - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Diarrhea is a leading cause of child mortality worldwide. Rotavirus is one of the most common causes of severe diarrhea and dehydration in children. Naked eye examination of stool for the presence of abnormal color, foul smelling, visible mucus has been performed for decades to assess the cause. An attempt has been made to compare the usefulness of direct stool examination in making a diagnosis in patients with rotavirus and non rotavirus diarrhea. Material and Methods: Two hundred stool samples from hospitalized children less than 5 years of age with symptoms of acute astroenteritis were included. On day of receiving stool specimen its macroscopic examination was done as per standard protocol and characters were recorded. Results: 54% of rotavirus cases showed green stool color which was significantly more as compared to other stool colors. Significantly higher percent foul smelling stool (80.6%) and with mucous flakes (83.6%) were rotavirus positive. Discussion: A simple naked eye stool examinationis helpful in establishing a preliminary diagnosis of rotavirus diarrhea and non rotavirus diarrhea and it can prevent unnecessary use of antibiotics.
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Mehta N, Baveja S
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