Article
Molecular and clinical characterization of rotavirus from diarrheal infants admitted to pediatric emergency units in france.
The Pediatric infectious disease journal - 1 Feb 2011
de Rougemont Alexis, Kaplon Jérôme, Pillet Sylvie, Mory Olivier, Gagneur Arnaud, Minoui-Tran Adissa, Meritet Jean-François, Mollat Claudine, Lorrot Mathie, Foulongne Vincent, Gillet Yves, Nguyen-Bourgain Christelle, Alain Sophie, Agius Gérard, Lazrek Mouna, Colimon Ronald, Fontana Caroline, Gendrel Dominique, Pothier Pierre
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: rotaviruses are the major cause of acute gastroenteritis in young children worldwide, and require careful surveillance, especially in the context of vaccination programs. Prospective surveillance is required to monitor and characterize rotavirus infections, including viral and clinical data, and to detect the emergence of potentially epidemic strains. METHODS: between 2006 and 2009, stool samples and...
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