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Characterization of genotype G8 strains from Malawi, Kenya, and South Africa.
Journal of medical virology - 1 Dec 2010
Page Nicola, Esona Mathew, Seheri Mapaseka, Nyangao James, Bos Pieter, Mwenda Jason, Steele Duncan
Abstract excerpt
Reviews of the global distribution of rotavirus genotypes have revealed the continuous circulation of G8 strains in Africa, often responsible for more cases of rotavirus disease than the more common G1-G4 rotavirus strains. During the study, genotype G8 strains from Malawi, Kenya, and South Africa were detected and the VP7 and VP4 genes of selected specimens were sequenced. Results indicated that G8 strains...
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