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Genetic variation in the VP7 gene of human rotavirus isolated in Montevideo-Uruguay from 1996-1999.
Journal of medical virology - 1 Nov 2003
Berois Mabel, Libersou Sonia, Russi José, Arbiza Juan, Cohen Jean
Abstract excerpt
The gene encoding the protein VP7 that induces the major neutralizing response has been sequenced from 34 human rotaviruses isolated from children with acute diarrhea in Montevideo (Uruguay) over a 4-year period (1996-1999). These sequences were analyzed and compared to representative corresponding sequences available on databases. In most years, serotype G1 was present as the single serotype, except in 1999 when...
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