Unexpectedly high burden of rotavirus gastroenteritis in very young infants

• Main Authors: Reilly Megan (Author), Lawley Diane (Author), Marcello Amy E (Author), Clark H Fred (Author), DiNubile Mark J (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The highest incidence of rotavirus gastroenteritis has generally been reported in children 6-24 months of age. Young infants are thought to be partially protected by maternal antibodies acquired transplacentally or via breast milk. T...