The molecular epidemiology of rotavirus infections in samples received from a private pathology practice during the 2010 and 2011 seasons/Die molekulere epidemiologie van rotavirus-infeksies in monsters ontvang van 'n privaat patalogiepraktyk gedurende die 2010- en 2011-seisoen

Rotaviruses have been identified as the most common cause of severe diarrhoea in young children. The WHO protocol on burden of disease requires research on seasonality, age of infection and genotyping of strains. Stool samples were collected from March 2010 to August 2011, and the analysis included...

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Published in:Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir natuurwetenskap en tegnologie 2014-01, Vol.33 (1)
Main Authors: Theron, Elizabeth M.C, Dewar, John B
Format: Article
Language:English
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Childhood diarrhea
Rotavirus infections
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Summary:Rotaviruses have been identified as the most common cause of severe diarrhoea in young children. The WHO protocol on burden of disease requires research on seasonality, age of infection and genotyping of strains. Stool samples were collected from March 2010 to August 2011, and the analysis included enzyme linked immunosorbent assays, polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, and reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction.
ISSN:0254-3486
DOI:10.4102/satnt.v33i1.998