[Simultaneous outbreaks of rotavirus and respiratory syncytial virus in Paris: a 12-year survey].
OBJECTIVE
The authors had for aim to study the coincidence of RSV and rotavirus epidemic peaks in pediatric patients hospitalized in the Paris area.


METHODS
A retrospective hospital-based monocentric cohort study was made over a 12-year period (1993-2004). Clinical and laboratory findings were prospectively collected on admission.


RESULTS
Three thousand and four hundred ninety-six stool samples were positive for rotavirus; 3,507 nasopharyngeal aspirates were positive for RSV. The coincidence of epidemic peaks for both viruses in November, December, and January was observed during the 12 years of the study.


CONCLUSIONS
The exact coincidence of winter outbreaks of RSV and rotavirus is a characteristic of the Paris area. It contributes to increase overcrowding in pediatric units and nosocomial infections.
Armengaud
J-B
JB
Service de pédiatrie générale et laboratoire d' épidémiologie clinique, hôpital Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, 82, avenue Denfert-Rochereau, 75014 Paris, France.
El Hajje
M J
MJ
Moulin
F
F
Marc
E
E
Chalumeau
M
M
Lebon
P
P
Gendrel
D
D
D015331:Cohort Studies; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D010297:Paris / Q000453:epidemiology; D018357:Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections / Q000453:epidemiology*; D012400:Rotavirus Infections / Q000453:epidemiology*; D012621:Seasons