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Human rotavirus genotypes causing acute watery diarrhea among under-five children in Benin City, Nigeria.
Nigerian journal of clinical practice - 1 Jan 2000
Iyoha O, Abiodun P O
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BACKGROUND: Diarrhea is a major cause of childhood morbidity and mortality in the developing countries. Rotavirus is a major cause of acute watery diarrhea. AIM: This study aims at characterizing the prevalent rotavirus G-genotypes among under-five children presenting with acute watery diarrhea in Benin City, Nigeria. METHODOLOGY: A total of 470 children <5 years presenting with diarrhea of <2 weeks duration,...
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