We report data regarding the molecular epidemiology of human astrovirus (HAstV) infections among children in Madagascar. In a 13-month study, 5 HAstV isolates were detected in fecal samples from 237 ...
Madagascar is prone to natural disasters including endemic drought, recurrent cyclones and flooding. Between 26 January and 4 February 2004, tropical cyclone Elita hit Madagascar several times causing ...
Madagascar, an island larger than France that lies off the southeastern coast of Africa, is perhaps best known for its lemurs—primates that look something like a cat crossed with a squirrel and a dog.