Impact on affected families and society of severe rotavirus infections in Swedish children assessed in a prospective cohort study

Background: Few prospective cohort studies have estimated the overall impact of severe rotavirus gastroenteritis (RVGE) leading to hospitalization on families and society. We assessed human and economic resources needed to care for an affected average child aged <5 years in Sweden.Methods: The study was conducted in Astrid Lindgren Children’s Hospital which serves approximately 14% of all Swedish children <5 years of age. All children admitted...