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Rotavirus genetic diversity, disease association, and temporal change in hospitalized rural Kenyan children.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 1 Sept 2010
Nokes D James, Peenze Ina, Netshifhefhe Lufuno, Abwao John, De Beer Mariet C, Seheri Mapaseka, Williams Thomas N, Page Nicola, Steele Duncan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The effectiveness of rotavirus vaccines will be dependent on the immunity conferred against prevalent and emergent variants causing severe diarrheal disease. Longitudinal surveillance of disease-causing strains is a prerequisite to intervention. METHODS: Molecular characterization was conducted on rotavirus-positive stool samples from children admitted with diarrhea to a rural district hospital during...
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