Publications by authors named "Florence Azie Mbuh"
Article Synopsis
- Rotavirus (RV) is a leading cause of severe diarrhea in children under 5, resulting in about 527,000 deaths each year, particularly in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa; vaccines have reduced these numbers in some countries but more data is needed for Cameroon, where diarrhea is common.
- In a study of 534 stool samples from children with gastroenteritis in Cameroon, RV was found in 28.7% of cases, with higher occurrences in children under 2 years old, especially between 7-9 months.
- The study identified 11 different RV patterns, predominantly long electropherotypes, and highlighted the need for ongoing surveillance and research to understand the strains affecting children in Cameroon better.
