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Prevalence of Cryptosporidium parvum, Giardia intestinalis and molecular characterization of group A rotavirus associated with diarrhea in children below five years old in Gaborone, Botswana.
The Pan African medical journal - 1 Jan 2020
Kurenzvi Lineage, Sebunya Teresa Kibirige, Coetzee Tidimalo, Paganotti Giacomo Maria, Teye Mathias Vondee
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INTRODUCTION: Cryptosporidium, Giardia and rotaviruses are amongst the leading causes of acute gastroenteritis in children ≤5 years worldwide. The purpose of this study was to determine the occurrence of Cryptosporidium parvum, Giardia intestinalis and molecular characteristics of rotaviruses after Rotarix® introduction in Botswana. METHODS: in this case study, 200 diarrheic stool specimens and 100 control...
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