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Clinical Impact and Genetic Analysis of Enteric Viruses Associated With Acute Gastroenteritis in Greater Accra, Ghana: A Comprehensive Study of Five Viruses.
Journal of medical virology - 1 Feb 2025
Ofosu-Appiah Lawrence Henry, Negoro Manami, Amexo Jennifer Xolali, Amelor Dodzi Kofi, Tonto Prince Baffour, Laryea Dennis Odai, Yamasaki Keiko, Asiedu-Bekoe Franklin, Sugata Ken, Hori Hiroki, Suganuma Narufumi, Taniguchi Kiyosu
Abstract excerpt
Enteric viruses are significantly associated with acute gastroenteritis globally. Despite a decrease in severe rotavirus associated diarrhoea, Ghana still records high diarrhoea burden. Meanwhile aetiological investigations in hospital settings do not routinely include viral testing. Rotavirus vaccination is thought to alter enteric viral populations and impact evolution. To better understand virus-specific...
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- Humans
- Gastroenteritis
- Ghana
- Child, Preschool
- Male
