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Rotavirus in adults, Brazil, 2004-2011: G2P[4] dominance and potential impact on vaccination.
The Brazilian journal of infectious diseases : an official publication of the Brazilian Society of Infectious Diseases - 1 Jan 2000
Luchs Adriana, Cilli Audrey, Morillo Simone Guadagnucci, de Cassia Compagnoli Carmona Rita, do Carmo Sampaio Tavares Timenetsky Maria
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OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to monitor rotavirus (RV) infections in adults >18 years with acute gastroenteritis during 2004-2011 national Brazilian RV surveillance. In addition, to characterize the RV group A (RVA) strains in order to gain insight into the supposed vaccine selective pressure imposed to Brazilian children population. METHODS: A total of 2102 convenient fecal specimens were investigated...
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