Article
Surveillance for rotavirus in Argentina.
Journal of medical virology - 1 Sept 2001
Bok K, Castagnaro N, Borsa A, Nates S, Espul C, Fay O, Fabri A, Grinstein S, Miceli I, Matson D O, Gómez J A
Abstract excerpt
Group A rotaviruses are the major cause of severe gastroenteritis in young children worldwide. Because rotavirus vaccination appeared imminent, a nationwide surveillance program was organized between October 1996 and October 1998 in the largest Argentine cities. Surveillance for disease burden, rotavirus detection, and rotavirus typing was undertaken at nine locations. Results showed rotavirus to be associated...
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