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Molecular characterization of group A human rotaviruses in Bangkok and Buriram, Thailand during 2004-2006 reveals the predominance of G1P[8], G9P[8] and a rare G3P[19] strain.
Virus genes - 1 Apr 2008
Theamboonlers Apiradee, Bhattarakosol Parvapan, Chongsrisawat Voranush, Sungkapalee Thrissawan, Wutthirattanakowit Norra, Poovorawan Yong
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The aim of this study has been to determine the incidence of diverse human rotavirus strains circulating in Thailand between October 2004 and April 2006 by means of molecular characterization. Pediatric patients aged between 2 months and 5 years diagnosed with acute diarrhea (n=307) in Bangkok and Buriram, Thailand were tested for human rotavirus A (RV-A) by RT-PCR. A total of 130 specimens (42.3%) were found...
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