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Why Are Diarrhea Cases Rising In Children Under 5? Study Reveals Causes

Health
 Updated: Apr 13, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • Human Adenovirus-F is the second leading cause of diarrhea in Indian children under five years
  • Highest risk of HAdV-F infection is in children aged 6 to 24 months, especially 6 to 12 months
  • Rotavirus causes 23.46% of diarrhea cases, followed by HAdV-F at 10.68%, and Norovirus at 9.12%
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