Detection of Rotavirus Serotype G9 in Libya, Kenya, and Cuba
Author Information
Author(s): Nigel A. Cunliffe, Winifred Dove, James E.G. Bunn, M. Ben Ramadam, James W.O. Nyangao, Raul L. Riveron, Luis E. Cuevas, C. Anthony Hart
Primary Institution: University of Liverpool
Hypothesis
Is serotype G9 a significant human rotavirus serotype in Libya, Kenya, and Cuba?
Conclusion
Serotype G9 has reemerged as a globally important human rotavirus serotype, detected for the first time in Libya, Kenya, and Cuba.
Supporting Evidence
- Serotype G9 constituted 27% of all rotaviruses identified in the studies.
- Serotype G9 was the second most commonly detected serotype in Libya and Kenya.
- Serotype G9 was detected in five samples from Cuba.
Takeaway
Scientists found a type of virus called rotavirus G9 in children with diarrhea in Libya, Kenya, and Cuba, showing it's becoming more common.
Methodology
Fecal specimens were collected from children under 5 years old hospitalized for gastroenteritis, and rotavirus infections were diagnosed using electron microscopy and RT-PCR.
Limitations
The studies were limited by small sample sizes.
Participant Demographics
Children under 5 years old from Libya, Kenya, and Cuba.
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