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Analysis of rotavirus genotypes in Korea during 2013: an increase in the G2P[4] genotype after the introduction of rotavirus vaccines.
Vaccine - 12 Nov 2014
Kim Jae-Seok, Kim Hyun Soo, Hyun Jungwon, Kim Han-Sung, Song Wonkeun, Lee Kyu Man, Shin Seon-Hee
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BACKGROUND: Group A rotavirus is the leading cause of acute gastroenteritis in children worldwide. We investigated G and P genotypes of group A rotavirus strains isolated from patients during 2013 and investigated which genotypes were identified from vaccinated patients. METHODS: From January to December 2013, 2235 fecal specimens were tested for rotavirus antigen, of which 374 specimens (16.7%) showed positive...
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