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School epidemics: should we raise the alarm?
4 septembre 2025
By Ana Espino | Published on September 2, 2025 | 3 min read
#Gastroenteritis #Infection #SchoolEpidemic
Acute gastroenteritis ranks among the most common infections worldwide. It represents a major cause of absenteeism and morbidity in schools. Children, who are particularly vulnerable due to their still-developing immune systems and the close contact within educational settings, are at heightened risk of infection and transmission.
Despite their importance, the management and prevention of these outbreaks remain limited by several factors: frequent underreporting of cases, heterogeneity in surveillance protocols, and difficulties in controlling spread, among others.
#Gastroenteritis #Infection #SchoolEpidemic
Acute gastroenteritis ranks among the most common infections worldwide. It represents a major cause of absenteeism and morbidity in schools. Children, who are particularly vulnerable due to their still-developing immune systems and the close contact within educational settings, are at heightened risk of infection and transmission.
Despite their importance, the management and prevention of these outbreaks remain limited by several factors: frequent underreporting of cases, heterogeneity in surveillance protocols, and difficulties in controlling spread, among others.
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Scientific reference
Lee, M. B., et al. (2010). A review of gastrointestinal outbreaks in schools: effective infection control interventions. Journal of School Health, 80(12), 588-598
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