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Molecular characterization of enteric viral agents from children in northern region of Ghana.
Journal of medical virology - 1 Oct 2008
Silva Paula Andreia, Stark Klaus, Mockenhaupt Frank P, Reither Klaus, Weitzel Thomas, Ignatius Ralf, Saad Eiman, Seidu-Korkor Andrew, Bienzle Ulrich, Schreier Eckart
Abstract excerpt
Viral gastrointestinal infections are among the most important causes of childhood morbidity and mortality, especially in non-industrialized countries. The objective of this study was the molecular characterization of rotaviruses, noroviruses, adenoviruses, astroviruses, and enteroviruses obtained from 367 children in the Northern Region of Ghana. One hundred and forty-two rotavirus-positive stool samples were...
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