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Molecular characteristics of rotavirus genotypes circulating in the south of Benin, 2016-2018.
BMC research notes - 19 Oct 2020
Agbla Jijoho Michel, Esona Mathew D, Agbankpe Alidehou Jerrold, Capo-Chichi Annick, Gautam Rashi, Dougnon Tamegnon Victorien, Razack Osseni, Bowen Michael D, Bankole Honore Sourou
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OBJECTIVE: Rotavirus remains the main causative agent of gastroenteritis in young children in countries that have not yet introduced the vaccine. In Benin, rotavirus vaccine was introduced late December 2019 into the EPI. This study aims to provide pre-vaccination era rotavirus genotyping data in Benin. These data can supplement data from the surveillance system of Ministry of Health of Benin which is supported...
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