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Human astrovirus gastroenteritis in children, Madagascar, 2004-2005

Emerging Infectious Diseases, Volume 14, No. 5, Year 2008

We report data regarding the molecular epidemiology of human astrovirus (HAstV) infections among children in Madagascar. In a 13-month study, 5 HAstV isolates were detected in fecal samples from 237 children (2.1%) by reverse transcription-PCR. Phylogenetic analysis showed the cocirculation of usual and unusual HAstVs.

Statistics
Citations: 22
Authors: 7
Affiliations: 3
Identifiers
Doi: 10.3201/eid1405.070563
e-ISSN: 10806059
Research Areas
Maternal And Child Health
Study Locations
Madagascar

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