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Molecular characterization of a new variant of rotavirus P[8]G9 predominant in a sentinel-based survey in central Italy.
Journal of clinical microbiology - 1 Mar 2007
Ansaldi Filippo, Pastorino Barbara, Valle Laura, Durando Paolo, Sticchi Laura, Tucci Pierluigi, Biasci Paolo, Lai Piero, Gasparini Roberto, Icardi Giancarlo
Abstract excerpt
Rotavirus P[8]G9 was recognized as the most widespread genotype during a sentinel-based survey in Italy; phylogenetic analysis of the VP7 and VP4 genes showed that Italian isolates constituted a closely related genetic cluster distinct from the other G9 strains recently isolated in other European countries, America, and Asia.
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