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Rotavirus surveillance in urban and rural areas of Niger, April 2010-March 2012.
Emerging infectious diseases - 1 Apr 2014
Page Anne-Laure, Jusot Viviane, Mamaty Abdoul-Aziz, Adamou Lagare, Kaplon Jérôme, Pothier Pierre, Djibo Ali, Manzo Mahamane L, Toure Brahima, Langendorf Céline, Collard Jean-Marc, Grais Rebecca F
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Knowledge of rotavirus epidemiology is necessary to make informed decisions about vaccine introduction and to evaluate vaccine impact. During April 2010-March 2012, rotavirus surveillance was conducted among 9,745 children <5 years of age in 14 hospitals/health centers in Niger, where rotavirus vaccine has not been introduced. Study participants had acute watery diarrhea and moderate to severe dehydration, and...
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