Article
Genotypic characterization of rotavirus in children under 5 years circulating in Côte D'Ivoire from 2010 to 2013.
Virology journal - 27 Apr 2018
Boni-Cisse Catherine, Meite Sindou, Mlan Alice Britoh, Zaba Flore, N'Guessan Rebecca, Lepri Nicaise Aka, Lartey Bélinda
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Rotavirus infection is the most common cause of severe gastroenteritis in children under five years of age in both developed and developing countries. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends the surveillance of rotavirus strains prior to vaccine introduction in all applicable countries. The objective of this study was to describe the epidemiological characteristics as well as to determine the...
Topics
- Antigens, Viral
- Capsid Proteins
- Child, Preschool
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Feces
- Female
- Gastroenteritis
- Genotype
- Humans
- Infant
- Infant, Newborn
