Open AccessAsymptomatic Rotavirus infections among children in Maiduguri, Borno state, Northeast, Nigeria
Author(s) -
M.T. Akinola,
A. Uba,
Abubakar Abubakar Umar,
E. B. Agbo
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
annals of african medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.433
H-Index - 26
ISSN - 1596-3519
DOI - 10.4103/aam.aam_55_19
Subject(s) - rotavirus , medicine , asymptomatic , rotavirus vaccine , immunization program , pediatrics , immunization , diarrhea , virology , immunology , antigen
Rotavirus remains one of the main causative agents of gastroenteritis in young children. This happens, especially in countries (e.g., Nigeria) that have not yet introduced the vaccine into the national immunization program. A significant prevalence of Rotavirus infection both in children and adults without major symptoms has earlier been reported. This study aimed at defining the prevalence of asymptomatic Rotavirus infection from apparently healthy children in Maiduguri, Borno State, Northeastern Nigeria.