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Apparent extinction of non-G2 rotavirus strains from circulation in Recife, Brazil, after the introduction of rotavirus vaccine

  • T. Nakagomi
  • , Luis Cuevas
  • , R. G. Gurgel
  • , S. H. Elrokhsi
  • , Y. A. Belkhir
  • , M. Abugalia
  • , W. Dove
  • , F. M.U. Montenegro
  • , J. B. Correia
  • , O. Nakagomi
  • , N. A. Cunliffe
  • , C. A. Hart

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Abstract

The introduction of a G1P[8] rotavirus vaccine in Recife, Brazil, caused a decrease in rotavirus detection from 27% (March-May, 2006) to 5.0% (March-May, 2007), with all strains becoming G2, against which less protection had been predicted.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)591-593
Number of pages3
JournalArchives of Virology
Volume153
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 2008

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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