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Frequency, clinical characteristics, and genotype distribution of rotavirus gastroenteritis in Greece (2007-2008).
Journal of medical virology - 1 Jan 2011
Koukou Dimitra, Grivea Ioanna, Roma Eleftheria, Tsioni Heleni, Trimis Georgios, Galanakis Emmanuel, Farmaki Evagelia, Iosifidis Elias, Michos Athanassios, Siamopoulou-Mavridou Antigoni, Kalmanti Maria, Papadopoulou Heleni, Roilides Emmanuel, Theodoridou Maria, Syrogiannopoulos George A, Syriopoulou Vassiliki
Abstract excerpt
Rotavirus is the leading cause of acute gastroenteritis among young children worldwide. A prospective multi-center study was conducted (2007-2008) in five Pediatric Hospitals to determine the prevalence, the clinical characteristics, and genotype distribution of rotavirus infection in Greece. Faecal samples were examined for the presence of group A rotavirus antigen by immunochromatography. Rotavirus strains were...
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