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Molecular characterization and genotyping of human rotavirus strains in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 1 Sept 2010
Akran Veronique, Peenze I, Akoua-Koffi C, Kette H, de Beer M C, Dosso M, Steele A D
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In this study, we characterized human rotavirus strains recovered from infants and young children with acute diarrhea in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, during 2000-2004. In total, 719 fecal specimens were collected from children aged 1-60 months with acute infantile gastroenteritis. Examination with a commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay showed the presence of group A rotavirus antigen in 208 diarrheal specimens...
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