We analysed data that were previously collected for molecular characterisation of rotavirus (RV) groups A and C in pigs from Teso and Busia subcounties in Kenya to determine risk factors for its infection. The data included records from 239 randomly selected piglets aged between 1 and 6 months ra...
Amimo, Joshua O.
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Otieno, T.F.
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Okoth, Edward A.
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Onono, J.O.
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Bett, Bernard K.
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[Risk factors for rotavirus infection in pigs in Busia and Teso subcounties, Western Kenya]
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Risk factors for rotavirus infection in pigs in Busia and Teso subcounties, Western Kenya
Viral enteritis is a serious problem accounting for deaths in neonatal animals and humans worldwide. The absence of surveillance programs and diagnostic laboratory facilities have resulted in a lack of data on rotavirus associated diarrheas in pigs in East Africa. Here we describe the incidence o...
Amimo, Joshua O.
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Jung'a, J.O.
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Ogara, W.O.
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Vlasova, A.N.
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Njahira, Moses N.
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Maina, S.
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Okoth, Edward A.
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Bishop, Richard P.
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Saif, L.J.
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Djikeng, Appolinaire
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[Detection and genetic characterization of porcine group A rotaviruses in asymptomatic pigs in smallholder farms in East Africa: Predominance of P[8] genotype resembling human strains]
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Detection and genetic characterization of porcine group A rotaviruses in asymptomatic pigs in smallholder farms in East Africa: Predominance of P[8] genotype resembling human strains
Pigs harbor a variety of viruses that are closely related to human viruses and are suspected to have zoonotic potential. Little is known about the presence of viruses in smallholder farms where pigs are in close contact with humans and wildlife. This study provides insight into viral communities ...
Amimo, Joshua O.
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El Zowalaty, M.E.
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Githae, D.
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Wamalwa, M.
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Djikeng, Appolinaire
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Nasrallah, G.K.
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[Metagenomic analysis demonstrates the diversity of the fecal virome in asymptomatic pigs in East Africa]
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Metagenomic analysis demonstrates the diversity of the fecal virome in asymptomatic pigs in East Africa
Amimo, Joshua O.
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Machuka, E.M.
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Okoth, Edward A.
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[First detection of rotavirus group C in asymptomatic pigs of smallholder farms in East Africa]
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First detection of rotavirus group C in asymptomatic pigs of smallholder farms in East Africa