Article
[Rotavirus genotypes in children with gastroenteritis assisted in two public hospitals from Chile: viral strains circulating in a country without a universal vaccination against rotavirus].
Revista chilena de infectologia : organo oficial de la Sociedad Chilena de Infectologia - 1 Apr 2012
Lucero Yalda, Mamani Nora, Cortés Héctor, Peña Alfredo, Vergara Rodrigo, O'Ryan Miguel
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Rotavirus is the main cause of severe gastroenteritis (GE) in children. Two vaccines currently available have proven efficacy against the predominant genotypes. Rotavirus genotypes vary both geographically and/or temporally. Genotype surveillance is important to monitor trends associated or not with vaccine use. AIM: To update information on rotavirus genotypes circulating in two main cities of Chile....
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