Article
Rotavirus Gastroenteritis in a Neonatal Unit of a Greek Tertiary Hospital: Clinical Characteristics and Genotypes.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2015
Koukou Dimitra, Chatzichristou Panagiota, Trimis Georgios, Siahanidou Tania, Skiathitou Anna-Venetia, Koutouzis Emmanouil I, Syrogiannopoulos George A, Lourida Athanasia, Michos Athanasios G, Syriopoulou Vassiliki P
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INTRODUCTION: Rotavirus (RV) infection in neonatal age can be mild or even asymptomatic. Several studies have reported that RV is responsible for 31%-87% of pediatric nosocomial diarrhea and causes gastroenteritis outbreaks in pediatric and neonatal units. OBJECTIVES: Study clinical characteristics, genotypes and risk factors of RV infection in neonatal age. METHODS: A prospective study was conducted from April...
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