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Molecular detection and characterization of rotavirus A in wastewater from Morogoro, Tanzania.
Journal of water and health - 1 Mar 2026
Kilonzi Alice Syomiti, Musila Fredrick M, Malakalinga Joseph J, Hakizimana Jean N, Chengula Augustino, Misinzo Gerald
Abstract excerpt
Rotavirus A (RVA) remains a leading cause of acute gastroenteritis in infants and young children globally. In Tanzania, RVA accounts for over 36% diarrhea related deaths and one-third hospitalizations in children. Despite the introduction of the Rotarix® vaccine in 2013, rotavirus-associated morbidity remains high particularly in areas with poor sanitation. This cross-sectional study aimed to detect and...
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