Population
348 rotavirus strains obtained in 1996 to 1997 from children with diarrhea in 10 U.S. cities
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Unusual G9/P[6] rotavirus strains may require enhanced US surveillance; leaves open whether emergence or prior under-detection is driving diversity.
The detection of unusual rotavirus strains with G9 or P[6] specificity in multiple U.S. cities suggests the emergence of new strains or inadequate diagnosis in the past.
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