The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 149, Issue 4 , Pages 441-447 , October 2006

Nosocomial rotavirus infections: A systematic review

Received 9 June 2005 ,Revised 16 March 2006 ,Accepted 25 April 2006.

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The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 149, Issue 4 , Pages 441-447 , October 2006

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