In this study, stool samples from cases of diarrhoea patients’ ≤ 2 years of age were tested to detect the Rotavirus antigen in the stool specimen by immuno-chromatography test with an aim to know the cause of diarrhoea. If it is of viral origin, unnecessary administration of antibiotics can be prevented and thus help in right and proper management of the patient.
Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci (2017) 6(5): 1124-1128 International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume Number (2017) pp 1124-1128 Journal homepage: http://www.ijcmas.com Original Research Article https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2017.605.121 Utility of Rapid Antigen Detection for Diagnosis of Rota Viral Infection in Children