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Co-Surveillance of Rotaviruses in Humans and Domestic Animals in Central Uganda Reveals Circulation of Wide Genotype Diversity in the Animals.
Viruses - 13 Mar 2023
Bwogi Josephine, Karamagi Charles, Byarugaba Denis Karuhize, Tushabe Phionah, Kiguli Sarah, Namuwulya Prossy, Malamba Samuel S, Jere Khuzwayo C, Desselberger Ulrich, Iturriza-Gomara Miren
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Rotavirus genotypes are species specific. However, interspecies transmission is reported to result in the emergence of new genotypes. A cross-sectional study of 242 households with 281 cattle, 418 goats, 438 pigs, and 258 humans in Uganda was undertaken between 2013 and 2014. The study aimed to determine the prevalence and genotypes of rotaviruses across co-habiting host species, as well as potential...
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