Rotavirus genetic diversity, disease association, and temporal change in hospitalized rural Kenyan children.

BACKGROUND: The effectiveness of rotavirus vaccines will be dependent on the immunity conferred against prevalent and emergent variants causing severe diarrheal disease. Longitudinal surveillance of disease-causing strains is a prerequisite to intervention. METHODS: Molecular characterization was c...

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Main Authors: Nokes, D, Peenze, I, Netshifhefhe, L, Abwao, J, Beer, D, Seheri, M, Williams, T, Page, N, Steele, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2010