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Rotavirus vaccines in Africa and Norovirus genetic diversity in children aged 0 to 5 years old: a systematic review and meta-analysis : Rotavirus vaccines in Africa and Norovirus genetic diversity.
BMC infectious diseases - 31 May 2024
Dakouo Dako, Ouermi Djénéba, Ouattara Abdoul Karim, Simpore Abibou, Compaore Tégwendé Rebecca, Traore Mah Alima Esther, Gamsore Zakaria, Zoure Abdou Azaque, Traore Lassina, Zohoncon Théodora Mahoukèdè, Yonli Albert Théophane, Ilboudo P Denise, Djigma Florencia Wendkuuni, Simpore Jacques
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Noroviruses are the second leading cause of death in children under the age of 5 years old. They are responsible for 200 million cases of diarrhoea and 50,000 deaths in children through the word, mainly in low-income countries. The objective of this review was to assess how the prevalence and genetic diversity of noroviruses have been affected by the introduction of rotavirus vaccines in Africa. PubMed, Web of...
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