Burden of rotavirus gastroenteritis and distribution of rotavirus strains in Asia: A systematic review

Highlights ► Our review found that rotavirus gastroenteritis is associated with substantial hospitalization among children. ► Rotavirus gastroenteritis causes large healthcare expenditures throughout Asia. ► Rotavirus causes substantial numbers of deaths in Southern and South East Asia. ► A diversit...

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Veröffentlicht in:Vaccine 2012-02, Vol.30 (7), p.1244-1254
Hauptverfasser: Kawai, Kosuke, O’Brien, Megan A, Goveia, Michelle G, Mast, T. Christopher, El Khoury, Antoine C
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Zusammenfassung:Highlights ► Our review found that rotavirus gastroenteritis is associated with substantial hospitalization among children. ► Rotavirus gastroenteritis causes large healthcare expenditures throughout Asia. ► Rotavirus causes substantial numbers of deaths in Southern and South East Asia. ► A diversity of rotavirus G and P-types was observed in Asia.
ISSN:0264-410X
1873-2518
DOI:10.1016/j.vaccine.2011.12.092