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Rotavirus group A genotype circulation patterns across Kenya before and after nationwide vaccine introduction, 2010-2018.
BMC infectious diseases - 13 Jul 2020
Mwanga Mike J, Owor Betty E, Ochieng John B, Ngama Mwanajuma H, Ogwel Billy, Onyango Clayton, Juma Jane, Njeru Regina, Gicheru Elijah, Otieno Grieven P, Khagayi Sammy, Agoti Charles N, Bigogo Godfrey M, Omore Richard, Addo O Yaw, Mapaseka Seheri, Tate Jacqueline E, Parashar Umesh D, Hunsperger Elizabeth, Verani Jennifer R, Breiman Robert F, Nokes D James
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BACKGROUND: Kenya introduced the monovalent G1P [8] Rotarix® vaccine into the infant immunization schedule in July 2014. We examined trends in rotavirus group A (RVA) genotype distribution pre- (January 2010-June 2014) and post- (July 2014-December 2018) RVA vaccine introduction. METHODS: Stool samples were collected from children aged < 13 years from four surveillance sites across Kenya: Kilifi County Hospital,...
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