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Determination of the G and P types of previously nontypeable rotavirus strains from the African Rotavirus Network, 1996-2004: Identification of unusual G types.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 1 Sept 2010
Esona Mathew Dioh, Steele Duncan, Kerin Tara, Armah George, Peenze Ina, Geyer Annelise, Page Nicola, Nyangao James, Agbaya Veronique Akran, Trabelsi Abdelhalim, Tsion Bizuneh, Aminu Maryam, Sebunya Theresia, Dewar John, Glass Roger, Gentsch Jon
Abstract excerpt
A total of 215 nontypeable rotavirus samples collected from children <5 years of age by members of the African Rotavirus Network were characterized using reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction analysis and sequencing. The most predominant strain identified was P[8]G1 (46.9%). Genotypes P[8]G10, P[8]G8, P[6]G8, and P[7]G5 were also detected at frequencies varying from 0.5% to 2.3%. This study suggests...
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