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Norovirus Genetic Diversity in Children under Five Years Old with Acute Diarrhea in Mozambique (2014-2015).
Viruses - 9 Sept 2022
Chilaúle Jorfélia J, Munlela Benilde, Mans Janet, Mabasa Victor V, Marques Selma, Bauhofer Adilson Fernando Loforte, Jane Graziela, Anapakala Elda, Oliveira Fernanda, Cossa-Moiane Idalécia, Guimarães Esperança, Sambo Júlia, Bero Diocreciano Matias, Chissaque Assucênio, Deus Nilsa de, Taylor Maureen B
Abstract excerpt
Norovirus (NoV) is the second most important cause of viral diarrheal disease in children worldwide after rotavirus and is estimated to be responsible for 17% of acute diarrhea in low-income countries. This study aimed to identify and report NoV genotypes in Mozambican children under the age of five years with acute diarrhea. Between May 2014 and December 2015, stool specimens were collected within the Mozambique...
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