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Relative Distribution of Viral Pathogens as Causes of Acute Gastroenteritis among Children under the Age of 5 Years
| Agent | Hospitalizationsa (%) | Community Diseasea (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Rotaviruses | 25–50 | 5–40 |
| Noroviruses | 5–30 | 10–25 |
| Sapoviruses | <5 | 5–10 |
| Astroviruses | 5–10 | 5–10 |
| Adenoviruses 40/41 | 5–12 | 5–10 |
(% of all viruses detected). Other viruses often found in stool samples account for the remainder, including coronaviruses, toroviruses, picornaviruses, enteroviruses, and others.
