Rotavirus epidemiology in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
The epidemiology of rotavirus infections was investigated in San Luis Potosí, Mexico during a 6-year period. In each of the study years, the epidemic period started in October or November; peak activity was detected between December and February, and the end of the epidemic occurred in March or April. Rotavirus infections show a consistent temporal pattern in our community.
Noyola
Daniel E
DE
Microbiology Department, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
Herrera
Ismael F
IF
D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D005759:Gastroenteritis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000821:virology; D006801:Humans; D008800:Mexico; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012401:Rotavirus / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D012400:Rotavirus Infections / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000821:virology; D012621:Seasons