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Prevalence of group A genotype human rotavirus among children with dirarrhea in Thailand, 2009-2011.
The Southeast Asian journal of tropical medicine and public health - 1 Jul 2012
Maiklang Ornwalan, Vutithanachot Viboonsak, Vutithanachot Chanpim, Hacharoen Pitchaya, Chieochansin Thaweesak, Poovorawan Yong
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Rotavirus is the most common cause of severe diarrhea in infants and young children world-wide, with the highest fatality rate in developing countries. We investigated the presence and seasonal distribution of group A rotavirus infection among Thai children. The data will be used for vaccine development. Samples were collected from infants and children with acute gastroenteritis or diarrhea admitted to two...
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