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Genetic Diversity of Enteric Viruses in Children under Five Years Old in Gabon.
Viruses - 24 Mar 2021
Manouana Gédéon Prince, Nguema-Moure Paul Alvyn, Mbong Ngwese Mirabeau, Bock C-Thomas, Kremsner Peter G, Borrmann Steffen, Eibach Daniel, Mordmüller Benjamin, Velavan Thirumalaisamy P, Niendorf Sandra, Adegnika Ayola Akim
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Enteric viruses are the leading cause of diarrhea in children globally. Identifying viral agents and understanding their genetic diversity could help to develop effective preventive measures. This study aimed to determine the detection rate and genetic diversity of four enteric viruses in Gabonese children aged below five years. Stool samples from children <5 years with (n = 177) and without (n = 67) diarrhea...
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