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Rotavirus infection among children under five years of age hospitalized with acute gastroenteritis in Myanmar during 2018-2020 - Multicentre surveillance before rotavirus vaccine introduction.
Vaccine - 16 Nov 2021
Myat Theingi Win, Thu Hlaing Myat, Tate Jacqueline E, Burnett Eleanor, Cates Jordan E, Parashar Umesh D, Kyaw Ye Myint, Khaing Tin Ei Ei, Moh Khin Moh, Win Nwet Nwet, Khine Win Kay, Kham Myat Mo Zar, Kyaw Thida, Khine Yin Yin, Oo Khin Khin, Aung Khaing Moe
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BACKGROUND: Rotavirus gastroenteritis (RVGE) is a leading cause of severe diarrhea in children under-five worldwide, with the majority of mortality in lower -income countries. This study aimed to provide baseline information on epidemiology of rotavirus and circulating strains before rotavirus vaccine introduction in Myanmar. METHODS: Hospital-based, prospective surveillance was conducted from May 2018 to January...
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