Evaluation of the performance of a multiplex reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction kit as a potential diagnostic and surveillance kit for rotavirus in Kenya

• Published in: Tropical Diseases, Travel Medicine and Vaccines
• Main Authors: Cliff Odhiambo Philip, Margaret Koech, Nancy Kipkemoi, Ronald Kirera, Janet Ndonye, Abigael Ombogo, Mary Kirui, Erick Kipkirui, Brook Danboise, Christine Hulseberg, Stacey Bateman, Alexander Flynn, Brett Swierczewski, Esther Magiri, Elizabeth Odundo
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: BMC 2019
• Subjects: Rotavirus; Diarrhea; EIA; PCR; RT-PCR; qRT-PCR; Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine; RC955-962; Arctic; Eia
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40794-019-0087-7; https://doaj.org/article/166f543bc9f44f3ca1877d46db54712f

Abstract Background Diarrhea is a serious concern worldwide, especially in developing countries. Rotavirus is implicated in approximately 400,000 infant deaths annually. It is highly contagious elevating the risk of outbreaks especially in enclosed settings such as daycare centers, hospitals, and bo...