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An unusual outbreak of rotavirus genotype G2P[6] during the 2005-2006 epidemic season in Philadelphia.
Diagnostic microbiology and infectious disease - 1 Jun 2011
Clark H Fred, Lawley Diane, DiStefano Daniel, Maliga Marianne, Kilby Bronwyn, Kulnis Greg, Mallette Laura, DiNubile Mark J
Abstract excerpt
Most rotavirus gastroenteritis is caused by G1P[8] strains. When G2 infections are encountered, the P type has most often been reported to be P[4]. The purpose of our study was to describe an unusual outbreak of G2P[6] cases. Children presenting to The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia with acute gastroenteritis have been monitored for rotavirus antigen in stool by ELISA (with G-typing if ELISA positive) since...
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