Publications by authors named "Priyadarshini Dorairaj"
Background: Enteric infections are hypothesized to be associated with intussusception in children. A small increase in intussusception following rotavirus vaccination has been seen in some settings. We conducted post-marketing surveillance for intussusception following rotavirus vaccine, Rotavac introduction in India and evaluated association of intussusception with enteric pathogens.
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- The study investigates the epidemiology of intussusception hospitalizations in children under two years of age in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry after the introduction of the ROTAVAC rotavirus vaccine in 2017.
- Researchers conducted a cross-sectional surveillance in six hospitals, enrolling 287 cases, with common symptoms including vomiting, abdominal pain, and blood in stool.
- The findings reveal no significant increase in intussusception hospitalizations after the vaccine's rollout, with over 98% positive treatment outcomes for the affected children.