Article
Equine-like G3 rotavirus strains as predominant strains among children in Indonesia in 2015-2016.
Infection, genetics and evolution : journal of molecular epidemiology and evolutionary genetics in infectious diseases - 1 Jul 2018
Utsumi Takako, Wahyuni Rury Mega, Doan Yen Hai, Dinana Zayyin, Soegijanto Soegeng, Fujii Yoshiki, Juniastuti, Yamani Laura Navika, Matsui Chieko, Deng Lin, Abe Takayuki, Soetjipto, Lusida Maria Inge, Ishii Koji, Shimizu Hiroyuki, Katayama Kazuhiko, Shoji Ikuo
Abstract excerpt
Rotavirus A (RVA) is a major cause of acute gastroenteritis in humans and animals worldwide. As a result of the segmented nature of the rotavirus genome, genetic reassortment commonly occurs. This study aims to clarify the genetic characteristics of RVAs circulating in Indonesia. From June 2015 through August 2016, stool samples were collected from 134 children aged <5 years (71 male and 63 female) with acute...
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