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Rotavirus and adenovirus infections in children with acute gastroenteritis after introducing the Rotasiil® vaccine in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Didier Gbebangi ManzemuJean Pierre Alworong'a OparaEmmanuel Tebandite KasaiMupenzi MumbereVéronique Muyobela KampunzuBibi Batoko LikeleNaura Apio UvoyaHortense Malikidogo VanzwaGaspard Mande BukakaFalay Sadiki DadyNestor Ngbonda DaulyLaurent BelecSerge Tonen-Wolyec
Published in: PloS one (2024)
The prevalence of rotavirus infection remains high in Kisangani despite vaccination. However, the prevalence of adenovirus infections was low in our series. Complete vaccination with three doses and mothers' average and high level of knowledge about the rotavirus vaccine significantly reduces the rate of rotavirus infection. It is, therefore, essential to strengthen the mothers' health education, continue with the Rotasiil® vaccine, and ensure epidemiological surveillance of rotavirus infection.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • public health
  • risk factors