| molecular characterization of enteric viral agents from children in northern region of ghana. | viral gastrointestinal infections are among the most important causes of childhood morbidity and mortality, especially in non-industrialized countries. the objective of this study was the molecular characterization of rotaviruses, noroviruses, adenoviruses, astroviruses, and enteroviruses obtained from 367 children in the northern region of ghana. one hundred and forty-two rotavirus-positive stool samples were examined. the most frequent type identified was g1p[8] occurring in 80% of the cases. ... | 2008 | 18712819 |