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Prevalence of rotavirus A infection and the detection of type G3P[11] strain in ruminants in Yobe state, Nigeria.
Tropical animal health and production - 1 Nov 2020
Garba John, Faleke Olufemi Oladayor, Magaji Alhaji Abdulahi, Alkali Rabiu Bello, Nwankwo Innocent Okwundu, Dzikwi Asabe Adamu
Abstract excerpt
Rotaviruses have a worldwide distribution and the infection is associated with diarrhea in young of ruminants as well as children. However, limited data exist on its prevalence and types in Yobe state, Nigeria. Detection of rotavirus A and types in ruminant population in Yobe state was the aim of the study. A total of 470 diarrheic fecal samples were collected and tested for rotavirus and types using serology and...
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