Rotavirus Burden, Genetic Diversity and Impact of Vaccine in Children under Five in Tanzania

In Tanzania, rotavirus infections are responsible for 72% of diarrhea deaths in children under five. The Rotarix vaccine was introduced in early 2013 to mitigate rotavirus infections. Understanding the disease burden and virus genotype trends over time is important for assessing the impact of rotavi...

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Main Authors: Joseph J. Malakalinga, Gerald Misinzo, George M. Msalya, Rudovick R. Kazwala
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-10-01
Series:Pathogens
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/8/4/210