Abstract
Serotype G9 may be the fifth most common human rotavirus serotype, after serotypes G1 to G4. In three cross-sectional studies of childhood diarrhea, we have detected serotype G9 rotaviruses for the first time in Libya, Kenya, and Cuba. Serotype G9 constituted 27% of all rotaviruses identified, emphasizing the reemergence of serotype G9 and suggesting that future human rotavirus vaccines will need to protect against disease caused by this serotype.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 890-892 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 5 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2001 |