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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.
Rotavirus results in significant number of hospitalizations in U.S.
August 18th, 2006
Rotavirus gastroenteritis results in a significant number of hospitalizations among children in the United States. According to a report from researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "In the United States, rotavirus gastroenteritis remains a common disease of children that results in many hospitalizations, clinic visits and medical costs. It is a common cause of morbidity and is associated with a high economic burden in developing countries. Prevention of hospitalizations is the primary target of rotavirus vaccines." "To update estimates of rotavirus hospitalization rates in the United States, we conducted a retrospective...
Source: Biotech Law Weekly (2006-08-18)
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