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Rotavirus diarrhea in hospitalized children under 5 years of age in Vientiane, Lao PDR, 2009-2015.
Vaccine - 14 Dec 2018
SoukAloun Douangdao, Douangbouphaa Vannida, Phetsouvanh Rattanaphone, Sibounheuang Bountoy, Vongsouvat Manivanh, Chanmala Keomany, Vongphachanh Thonglay, Maniphonh Soudalinh, Phouangsouvanh Inhpanh, Fox Kimberley, Logronio Josephine, Grabovac Varja, Heffelfinger James, Jeong Hyesook, Kim Kisang, Nyambat Batmunkh
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Diarrhea is a leading cause of death in children <5 years worldwide, causing an estimated 215,000 deaths in 2013. This evaluation tracks the epidemiologic patterns and most common rotavirus genotypes among hospitalized children in this age group with acute gastroenteritis in Lao PDR. METHODS: Children <5 years in a central tertiary hospital in the capital city were prospectively enrolled into the...
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