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Genetic Profile of Rotavirus Type A in Children under 5 Years Old in Africa: A Systematic Review of Prevalence.
Viruses - 3 Feb 2024
Miranda Sandra, Tonin Fernanda S, Pinto-Sousa Carlos, Fortes-Gabriel Elsa, Brito Miguel
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Human type A rotavirus (RV-A) is world-recognized as the major pathogen causing viral gastroenteritis in children under 5 years of age. The literature indicates a substantial increase in the diversity of rotavirus strains across continents, especially in Africa, which can pose significant challenges including an increase of disease burden and a reduction of vaccines' effectiveness. However, few studies have...
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