Rotavirus Genotypes P[4]G9, P[6]G9, and P[8]G9 in Hospitalized Children with Acute Gastroenteritis in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Authors :: Arau´jo, I. T.
Ferreira, M. S. R.
Fialho, A. M.
Assis, R. M.
Cruz, C. M.
Rocha, M.
Leite, J. P. G.
Source :: Journal of Clinical Microbiology; May 2001, Vol. 39 Issue: 5 p1999-2001, 3p
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: ABSTRACTFifty-three rotavirus-positive fecal specimens from children with diarrhea admitted to a Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, children's hospital between January 1997 and December 1998 were characterized for P and G types by using reverse transcription-PCR. Genotype P[4]G2 accounted for 21% of isolates, while uncommon genotypes P[8]G9, P[6]G9, and P[4]G9 accounted for 13% of the isolates.

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