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Distribution of rotavirus genotypes causing nosocomial and community-acquired acute gastroenteritis at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in the new rotavirus vaccine era.
Human vaccines - 1 Nov 2011
Clark H Fred, Lawley Diane, DiStefano Daniel, Matthijnssens Jelle, Dinubile Mark J
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BACKGROUND: Introduction of rotavirus vaccines in the United States beginning in 2006 led to a rapid decline in the frequency of acute rotavirus gastroenteritis necessitating medical attention. We examined whether serotype replacement was occurring as a result of vaccine use. METHODS: Children with gastroenteritis presenting to CHOP have been tested for rotavirus antigen in the stool. Commencing with the...
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