Incidence and clinical characteristics of group A rotavirus infections among children admitted to hospital in Kilifi, Kenya

Incidence and clinical characteristics of group A rotavirus infections among children admitted to hospital in Kilifi, Kenya

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Background: Rotavirus, predominantly of group A, is a major cause of severe diarrhoea worldwide, with the greatest burden falling on young children living in less-developed countries. Vaccines directed against this virus have shown promise in recent trials, and are undergoing effectiveness evaluatio...

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Main Authors:	Nokes, D, Abwao, J, Pamba, A, Peenze, I, Dewar, J, Maghenda, J, Gatakaa, H, Bauni, E, Scott, J, Maitland, K, Williams, T
Format:	Journal article
Language:	English
Published:	Public Library of Science 2008
Subjects:	Biology Tropical medicine Medical sciences Paediatrics

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