Why the study?
Is rotavirus serotype G9 associated with more-severe disease compared to other serotypes in Latin America?
Population
Patients with rotavirus infection in a clinical trial conducted in Latin America
Comparison
Rotavirus serotype G9 infection vs Other rotavirus serotypes
Design
Other
Authors
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May guide G9 surveillance in Latin American vaccination programs; leaves open effects on vaccine efficacy and disease burden.
Is rotavirus serotype G9 associated with more-severe disease compared to other serotypes in Latin America?
Rotavirus serotype G9 is associated with more severe disease, highlighting the need for vaccines to demonstrate efficacy against this specific serotype in regions where it is prevalent.
Linhares et al. (2006) studied this question.
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