[Outbreaks of acute gastroenteritis in Antofagasta Region, Chile 2010].

Outbreaks of acute gastroenteritis are a public health problem. Norovirus is known as the most common cause (50%). In Chile, immediate notification allows surveillance of these events.

[Sentry surveillance study of rotavirus gastroenteritis in Chile].

Unlabelled: A sentinel-based outpatient and inpatient surveillance for rotavirus infection has been implemented in Chile.

Aim: Update the impact of rotavirus infections in Chile.

Methods: Ambulatory surveillance is performed in 14 centers from 8 Regions and hospital-based surveillance in 8 hospitals from three Regions (V, VIII and Metropolitan).