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Rotavirus genotype and Vesikari score of outpatients in Japan in the vaccine era.
Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society - 1 May 2020
Ono Mayumi, Tsugawa Takeshi, Nakata Shuji, Kondo Kenji, Tatsumi Masatoshi, Tsutsumi Hiroyuki, Kawasaki Yukihiko
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Group A rotaviruses (RVs) are a major cause of severe gastroenteritis among infants and young children. In Japan, RV vaccines were introduced in 2011, leading to a reduction in severe gastroenteritis cases. Studies are required to assess the effectiveness of the vaccines and their effect on the prevalence of RV genotypes. METHODS: Fecal samples were collected from outpatients with RV gastroenteritis...
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