Clinical and Epidemiological Aspects of Rotavirus Infection
- 1 January 2006
- journal article
- Published by SLACK, Inc. in Pediatric Annals
- Vol. 35 (1) , 23-28
- https://doi.org/10.3928/0090-4481-20060101-10
Abstract
Rotavirus is a major worldwide cause of infant morbidity and mortality, and disease burden in the US is substantial. Vaccination is the only practical way to gain control over rotavirus disease. Prevention through the universal use of improved live oral vaccines is on the horizon.Keywords
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