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Distribution of rotavirus genotypes associated with acute diarrhoea in Zimbabwean children less than five years old before and after rotavirus vaccine introduction.
Vaccine - 12 Nov 2018
Mukaratirwa Arnold, Berejena Chipo, Nziramasanga Pasipanodya, Ticklay Ismail, Gonah Archebald, Nathoo Kusum, Manangazira Portia, Mangwanya Douglas, Marembo Joan, Mwenda Jason M, Weldegebriel Goitom, Seheri Mapaseka, Tate Jacqueline E, Yen Catherine, Parashar Umesh, Mujuru Hilda
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BACKGROUND: Sentinel surveillance for diarrhoea is important to monitor changes in rotavirus epidemiological trends and circulating genotypes among children under 5 years before and after vaccine introduction. The Zimbabwe Ministry of Health and Child Care introduced rotavirus vaccine in national immunization program in May 2014. METHODS: Active hospital-based surveillance for diarrhoea was conducted at 3...
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