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Beyond Rotavirus: Persistence of Norovirus, Adenovirus, and Astrovirus in Paediatric Gastroenteritis in the Republic of Congo After Vaccine Introduction.
Journal of medical virology - 1 Apr 2026
Mboungou Cedeche Lebraiche Durain, Mapanguy Claujens Chastel Mfoutou, Anh Do Duc, Vouvoungui Jeannhey Christevy, Mouanga Alain Maxime, Louya Vivaldie Mikounou, Kupoluyi Emmanuel Seun, Ampa Raoul, Velavan Thirumalaisamy P, Ntoumi Francine
Abstract excerpt
Despite the introduction of rotavirus vaccines, gastroenteritis remains a major cause of paediatric morbidity and mortality in the Republic of Congo. This study investigated the prevalence and genetic diversity of non-rotavirus enteric viruses including norovirus (NoV), adenovirus (AdV), and astrovirus (AstV) ten years after the introduction of the rotavirus vaccine in 2014. A cross-sectional study was conducted...
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