Prevalence of rotavirus diarrhoea among hospitalized children in Pune, India.

Rotavirus was detected in 266 (28.15%) out of 945 faecal specimens collected between July 1992 and June 1996 from children < or = 5 yr of age. Statistical analysis using odds ratios and multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that seasonality had a strong influence on the number of rotavirus diarrhoea cases admitted to the hospital. Maximum cases occurred in the winter and minimum in the rainy season. Age was strongly associated with the prevalence of rotavirus diarrhoea. The age group of 6-24 months was the most susceptible. This disease was more predominant in males.