Key result
UK rotavirus G9 strains shared high homology (≥96%) with US and Indian symptomatic strains, suggesting recent importation and emergence through reassortment with cocirculating strains.
Population
Rotavirus G9 strains (G9P[6] and G9P[8]) isolated in the UK between 1995 and 1998
Design
Other
Authors
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May warrant enhanced UK rotavirus surveillance; leaves open effects on vaccine performance pending prospective studies.
Observational
Yes
G9 rotavirus strains in the UK likely represent a recent importation and subsequent reassortment with endemic strains.
Cubitt et al. (2000) conducted an observational in Rotavirus infection. Rotavirus G9 strains was evaluated on Genetic characterisation and phylogenetic analysis of VP7 and VP4 genes. UK rotavirus G9 strains shared high homology (≥96%) with US and Indian symptomatic strains, suggesting recent importation and emergence through reassortment with cocirculating strains.
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