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Human rotavirus genotypes detection among hospitalized children, a study in Tehran, Iran.
Archives of Iranian medicine - 1 Jan 2011
Modaress Shahrzad, Rahbarimanesh Ali Akbar, Edalat Rosita, Sohrabi Amir, Modarres Shahab, Gomari Hosna, Motamedirad Mahdieh, Sayari Ali Akbar
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Human rotavirus genotypes G1-G4, G9, P[4] and P[8] are major worldwide causes of acute gastroenteritis in children. Rotavirus genotype G1P[8] is predominant in many countries. In this study, the genotypic diversity of group A rotaviruses were detected in children <5 years of age who were treated for dehydration and diarrhea in Tehran, Iran from October 2004 to September 2008. METHODS: A total of 700...
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