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Genetic diversity of rotavirus strains circulating in Norway before and after the introduction of rotavirus vaccination in children.
Journal of medical virology - 1 Jun 2022
Gibory Moustafa, Bruun Tone, Flem Elmira, Dembinski Jennifer Lynn, Haltbakk Ildri, Størdal Ketil, Nordbø Svein Arne, Jakobsen Kirsti, Haarr Elisebet, Leegaard Truls Michael, Dudman Susanne Gjeruldsen
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Globally, rotavirus (RV) is the leading cause of acute gastroenteritis (AGE) in young children under 5 years of age. Implementation of RV vaccination is expected to result in fewer cases of RV in the target population, but it is unknown if this also results in vaccine-induced virus strain replacement. Rotarix, a monovalent vaccine based on G1P[8] RV, was introduced in Norway in the children's immunization program...
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