Expanding global distribution of rotavirus serotype G9: Detection in Libya, Kenya, and Cuba

Authors
Cunliffe, NA Dove, W Bunn, JEG Ben Ramadam, M Nyangao, JWO Riveron, RL Cuevas, LE Hart, CA
Citation
Na. Cunliffe et al., Expanding global distribution of rotavirus serotype G9: Detection in Libya, Kenya, and Cuba, EM INFECT D, 7(5), 2001, pp. 890-892
Citations number
17
Categorie Soggetti
Clinical Immunolgy & Infectious Disease
Journal title
EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
ISSN journal
10806040 → ACNP
Volume
7
Issue
5
Year of publication
2001
Pages
890 - 892
Database
ISI
SICI code
1080-6040(200109/10)7:5<890:EGDORS>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
Serotype G9 may be the fifth most common human rotavirus serotype, after se rotypes G1 to G4. In three cross-sectional studies of childhood diarrhea, w e have detected serotype G9 rotaviruses for the first time in Libya, Kenya, and Cuba. Serotype G9 constituted 27% of all rotaviruses identified, empha sizing the reemergence of serotype G9 and suggesting that future human rota virus vaccines will need to protect against disease caused by this serotype .