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Genetic Diversity of Norovirus Infections, Coinfections, and Undernutrition in Children From Brazilian Semiarid Region.
Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition - 1 Dec 2018
Gondim Rafhaella D G, Pankov Rafaela C, Prata Mara M G, Medeiros Pedro H Q S, Veras Herlice N, Santos Ana K S, Magalhães Lyvia M C, Havt Alexandre, Fumian Tulio M, Miagostovich Marize P, Leite José P G, Lima Aldo A M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Norovirus (NoV) infections are known to have high-morbidity and mortality rates and are a major health problem globally. The impact of NoV on child development is, however, poorly understood. We evaluated the distribution of NoV genotypes in children from a low-income Brazilian semiarid region, in relation with their clinical symptoms, nutritional status, and co-pathogens. METHODS: The...
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