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This research aims to identify and categorize different serotypes of rotaviruses from various mammalian and avian species using plaque-reduction neutralization tests.

May 1, 1984The Journal of Infectious Diseases

Serotypic Similarity and Diversity of Rotaviruses of Mammalian and Avian Origin as Studied by Plaque-Reduction Neutralization

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Population

16 different strains of rotavirus derived from seven mammalian species and two avian species

Comparison

Plaque-reduction neutralization tests vs Homologous and heterologous reciprocal…

Design

Preclinical

Authors

YHYasutaka HoshinoNational Institute of Infectious Diseases RWRichard G. WyattWalden University HGHarry B. GreenbergUniversity of Vermont

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Rotavirus serotype classification spans species; leaves open human vaccine strain selection and cross-species risks.

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This research aims to identify and categorize different serotypes of rotaviruses from various mammalian and avian species using plaque-reduction neutralization tests.
Studied 16 rotavirus strains from seven mammalian and two avian species.
Conducted plaque-reduction neutralization tests to establish serotypes based on antibody response.
Identified serotypes based on greater than or equal to 20-fold difference in titers of homologous and heterologous antibodies.
Established seven antigenically distinct serotypes, with specific strains linked to human, porcine, equine, simian, canine, bovine, and avian sources.
Serotype 4 was newly defined, found in humans and pigs, while serotypes 1 and 2 were exclusive to humans.
Observed that porcine strain SB-1A may bridge serotypes 4 and 5, highlighting potential cross-species interactions.

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Population

16 different strains of rotavirus derived from seven mammalian species (four human, four porcine, two equine, two simian, one canine, one bovine) and two avian species (one turkey, one chicken)

Intervention

Plaque-reduction neutralization tests

Comparator

Homologous and heterologous reciprocal neutralizing antibodies

Outcome

Serotypic similarity and diversity (antigenically distinct serotypes)surrogate

The study identified seven distinct rotavirus serotypes across mammalian and avian species, including a porcine strain bridging serotypes 4 and 5.

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Hoshino et al. (1984) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6fb294439bab0cabc2e172 https://doi.org/10.1093/infdis/149.5.694

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Serotypic Similarity and Diversity of Rotaviruses of Mammalian and Avian Origin as Studied by Plaque-Reduction Neutralization

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