Incidence and Clinical Characteristics of Group A Rotavirus Infections Among Children Admitted to Hospital in Kilifi, Kenya

In this study, published in PLoS Medicine, researchers aimed to establish base-line estimates of disease incidence in resource poor settings and provide accurate information to assist in determining the need for vaccine prevention.

Author(s): Nokes DJ, Abwao J, Pamba A, Peenze I, et al.

Published: 2008

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    Citation: Nokes DJ, Abwao J, Pamba A, et al. Incidence and Clinical Characteristics of Group A Rotavirus Infections Among Children Admitted to Hospital in Kilifi, Kenya. PLoS Medicine. 2008;5(7):1154-1162.

Resource types: Peer-reviewed journal

Diseases: Rotavirus

Topics: Disease burden and surveillance; Disease/vaccine specific information

Regions: Africa