Emerging Infectious Diseases (May 2008)
Human Astrovirus Gastroenteritis in Children, Madagascar, 2004–2005
Abstract
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.
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