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Molecular characterisation of rotavirus from under-five children presenting with diarrhoea at a tertiary hospital in northeast Nigeria

Ali Kellu Bukar
Yahaya Yaqub
Zakaria Garba
Galadima Bala Gadzama
Aishatu Baba Shettima
Kadaura Mairo Usman
Batula Bishara Daggash
Yahaya Mohammed
Zainab Rabilu Daninna
Dana Ibrahim
Yakubu Mohammed Yakubu
Sambo Bello Zailani

2025Open accessAbubakar Tafawa Balewa University

Abstract

Background Diarrhoea is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children in developing countries. Rotavirus is a significant cause of acute watery diarrhea in children under five years of age, which can be fatal. This study aimed to investiga

Research topics

Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
Child Nutrition and Water Access
Digestive system and related health

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DOI: 10.22541/au.176422517.75852069/v1

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