[Rotavirus gastroenteritis in infants and children. Results of a prospective study in the area of Geneva and Basel 1997/1998 (RoMoS). RoMoS Study Group].

Abstract

Rotavirus infection was a relevant cause of acute gastroenteritis in our study population, resulting in more severe symptoms than rotavirus-negative acute gastroenteritis. All G-types identified in our study are included in the recently developed tetravalent vaccine. Cost-benefit analysis and ethical issues will need to be considered in evaluating the impact of the vaccine in Switzerland.