Genotype Distribution of Rotavirus Strains and Its Association with Severity of Diarrhea Among Children Under Five Hospitalized with Acute Gastroenteritis in Odisha, India.

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OBJECTIVES: Globally, diarrheal diseases are a leading cause of infectious disease morbidity and mortality among children aged under 5 y. Rotavirus is a primary cause of severe diarrhea in children, and India accounts for 22% of rotavirus deaths worldwide. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and distribution of circulating rotavirus genotypes among hospitalized children aged under 5 y in Odisha, India....

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