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Rotavirus, Norovirus and Astrovirus in Children Aged 0 - 5 Years: Evolution of Prevalence over 10 Years (2013-2023) Following the Introduction of Rotavirus Vaccines in Burkina Faso
Laboratory of Molecular and Genetic Biology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Laboratory of Molecular and Genetic Biology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Laboratory of Molecular and Genetic Biology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Laboratory of Molecular and Genetic Biology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Laboratory of Molecular and Genetic Biology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Laboratory of Molecular and Genetic Biology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Laboratory of Molecular and Genetic Biology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Laboratory of Molecular and Genetic Biology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Laboratory of Molecular and Genetic Biology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Laboratory of Molecular and Genetic Biology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Laboratory of Molecular and Genetic Biology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Laboratory of Molecular and Genetic Biology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Laboratory of Molecular and Genetic Biology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Laboratory of Molecular and Genetic Biology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Laboratory of Molecular and Genetic Biology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Laboratory of Molecular and Genetic Biology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Laboratory of Molecular and Genetic Biology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Laboratory of Molecular and Genetic Biology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Norbert Zongo University/Manga University Centre, Koudougou, Burkina Faso
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Department of Animal Biology and Physiology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Faculty of Medicine, Saint Thomas Aquinas University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Institut des Sciences et Technologies, Superior Normal Scholl, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Nazi Boni University/Gaoua University Centre, Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
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Pietro Annigoni Biomolecular Research Centre, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Department of Life Sciences, University of Fada N’Gourma, Fada N’Gourma, Burkina Faso
1 Laboratory of Molecular and Genetic Biology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
2 Laboratory of Molecular and Genetic Biology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
3 Laboratory of Molecular and Genetic Biology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
4 Laboratory of Molecular and Genetic Biology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
5 Laboratory of Molecular and Genetic Biology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
6 Laboratory of Molecular and Genetic Biology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
7 Laboratory of Molecular and Genetic Biology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
8 Laboratory of Molecular and Genetic Biology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
9 Laboratory of Molecular and Genetic Biology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
10 Laboratory of Molecular and Genetic Biology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
11 Laboratory of Molecular and Genetic Biology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
12 Laboratory of Molecular and Genetic Biology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
13 Laboratory of Molecular and Genetic Biology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
14 Laboratory of Molecular and Genetic Biology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
15 Laboratory of Molecular and Genetic Biology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
16 Laboratory of Molecular and Genetic Biology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
17 Laboratory of Molecular and Genetic Biology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
18 Laboratory of Molecular and Genetic Biology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
19 Norbert Zongo University/Manga University Centre, Koudougou, Burkina Faso
Rotaviruses, noroviruses, and astroviruses are responsible for gastroenteritis in children under 5 years old. The objective of our study was to estimate the evolution of prevalence of rotavirus, norovirus and astrovirus infections in children aged 0 to 5 years with gastroenteritis, after the introduction of rotavirus vaccines in Burkina Faso. This cross-sectional study was conducted between January and December 2023, collecting 100 stool samples from children with gastroenteritis at Saint Camille Hospital in Ouagadougou and the Charles De Gaulle University Paediatric Hospital. Noroviruses and astroviruses were detected using multiplex real-time PCR with a Sacace biotechnology detection kit. Data analysis was performed with Stata statistical software, version 16.0. The prevalence of norovirus infections was 14% and astrovirus infections were 9%. Rotavirus infections were found at prevalence of 15%. The age group most affected by norovirus and astrovirus infections was 0 - 12 months, with respective prevalence rates of 73.34% and 55.56%. The most frequently observed clinical signs in children infected with astrovirus were fever (77.78%), diarrhea (55.56%), and vomiting (44.44%). The introduction of rotavirus vaccines has reduced rotavirus-related infections. However, this has not significantly impacted the prevalence of norovirus and astrovirus infections in Burkina Faso.
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20 Department of Animal Biology and Physiology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
21 Faculty of Medicine, Saint Thomas Aquinas University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
22 Institut des Sciences et Technologies, Superior Normal Scholl, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
23 Nazi Boni University/Gaoua University Centre, Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
24 Pietro Annigoni Biomolecular Research Centre, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
25 Department of Life Sciences, University of Fada N’Gourma, Fada N’Gourma, Burkina Faso
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