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Circulating Genotypes of Rotavirus Prior to Rotarix?vaccine Introduction in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Journal of Nepal Health Research Council - 14 Dec 2021
Shrestha Sony, Thakali Ocean, Raya Sunayana, Sherchan Samendra, Shrestha Laxman, Parajuli Keshab, Sherchand Jeevan Bahadhur
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BACKGROUND: In Nepal, it is estimated that about 3 million children under 5 years of age are prone to diarrhea and previous studies have shown rotavirus as the major etiological agent. Given the high burden of rotavirus, Rotarix® vaccine was introduced in the national immunization schedule in July 2020. This study was carried out in a tertiary health center from January- September 2018 to determine the burden of...
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