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Molecular Epidemiology of Rotavirus in Children under Five in Africa (2006-2016): A Systematic Review.
Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS - 1 Jan 2017
Ouermi D, Soubeiga D, Nadembega W M C, Sawadogo P M, Zohoncon T M, Obiri-Yeboah D, Djigma F W, Nordgren J, Simpore J
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Group A human rotaviruses (RVA) are the most common causes of severe viral gastroenteritis in infants and young children worldwide. The available vaccines, while effective in Europe and North America have shown a reduced efficacy in Africa. One issue raised is the genetic variability of RVA. The objective of this study was to perform a literature review of molecular epidemiology to determine the prevalence of RVA...
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