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Rotavirus strain distribution in Ghana pre- and post- rotavirus vaccine introduction.
Vaccine - 12 Nov 2018
Lartey Belinda L, Damanka Susan, Dennis Francis Ekow, Enweronu-Laryea Christabel C, Addo-Yobo Emmanuel, Ansong Daniel, Kwarteng-Owusu Sandra, Sagoe Kwamena W, Mwenda Jason M, Diamenu Stanley K, Narh Clement, Binka Fred, Parashar Umesh, Lopman Ben, Armah George E
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BACKGROUND: Ghana introduced the monovalent rotavirus vaccine (Rotarix) into its national paediatric vaccination programme in May2012. Vaccine introduction was initiated nationwide and achieved >85% coverage within a few months. Rotavirus strain distribution pre- and post-RV vaccine introduction is reported. METHODS: Stool samples were collected from diarrhoeic children <5 years of age hospitalized between 2009...
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