Table 1.
Socio-demographic characteristics of children <5 years with acute severe gastroenteritis infected with norovirus or rotavirus
| Socio-demographic characteristics | Total n = 146 (%) | Norovirus positive n = 29 (%) | Rotavirus positive n = 20 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age range (in months) | |||
| ≤6 | 22 (15) | 5 (23) | 4 (18) |
| 7 to 12 | 63 (43) | 17 (27) | 6 (10) |
| 13 to 24 | 43 (29) | 7 (16) | 7 (16) |
| >24 | 18 (12) | 0 (0) | 3 (17) |
| Sex | |||
| Female | 70 (48) | 15 (21) | 10 (14) |
| Male | 76 (52) | 14 (18) | 10 (13) |
| Mothers education | |||
| None or primary school | 96 (66) | 14 (15) | 15 (16) |
| Secondary school or university | 50 (34) | 15(30) | 5 (10) |