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Epidemiology of norovirus disease in the first 2 years of life: A prospective multisite cohort study in Lima, Peru.
International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases - 1 Jan 2025
Lanata Claudio F, Soto Giselle, Gil Ana I, Neyra Joan, Cornejo Rubelio, Romero Candice, Ecker Lucie, Huaylinos Maria L, La Rosa Sayda, Goios Ana, Borkowski Astrid, Weil John
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Norovirus is associated with 18% of acute gastroenteritis (AGE) cases worldwide. We aim to document the norovirus-related AGE incidence in peri-urban areas of Lima (Peru), evaluating the potential impact of a norovirus vaccine introduction. METHODS: A prospective, community-based pediatric cohort study was established at two sites in Lima. Healthy children between 5 and 18 months were contacted weekly...
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