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Emergence and characterization of serotype G9 rotavirus strains from Africa.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 1 Sept 2010
Page Nicola, Esona Mathew, Armah George, Nyangao James, Mwenda Jason, Sebunya Theresa, Basu Gorav, Pyndiah Naidu, Potgieter Natasha, Geyer Annelise, Steele A Duncan
Abstract excerpt
Serotype G9 strains have been detected sporadically and in localized outbreaks in various African countries, including South Africa, Botswana, Malawi, Kenya, Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Libya, and Mauritius. Serotype G9 strains were analyzed to investigate genogroup characteristics, including subgroup specificity, electropherotype, and P and G genotypes. In addition, the antigenic composition of the...
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