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Predominance of rotavirus G2P[4] and emergence of G12P[9] strains in Asunción, Paraguay, 2006-2007.
Archives of virology - 1 Apr 2010
Martínez Magaly, Amarilla Alberto A, Galeano Maria E, Aquino Victor H, Fariña Norma, Russomando Graciela, Parra Gabriel I
Abstract excerpt
Rotavirus is the most common cause of severe diarrhea in children worldwide. Monitoring the diversity of rotavirus strains is of great importance for current and future vaccination programs. To determine the diversity of rotavirus circulating in Asuncion, Paraguay, between 2006 and 2007, we carried out a molecular characterization of rotaviruses detected in children <5 years old and adults (>18 years old). We...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Child, Preschool
- Genotype
- Humans
- Infant
- Infant, Newborn
- Middle Aged
- Molecular Epidemiology