Predominance of Rotavirus G8P[8] in a City in Chile, a Country Without Rotavirus Vaccination

J Pediatr. 2019 Jan:204:298-300.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2018.08.037. Epub 2018 Oct 5.

Abstract

Rotavirus G8P[8] infection has been common in Africa, but rare in the Americas. Among 23 rotavirus episodes observed during 18 months of surveillance of 100 families in Chile, 11 (48%) were identified as G8P[8]. Genotypes from these strains shared >99% identity with rotavirus sequences described in Asia, and may be misclassified as mixed G8/G12.

Keywords: America; G8; G8P[8]; Latin America; VP7; genotypes; rotavirus.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antigens, Viral / genetics*
  • Chile / epidemiology
  • Diarrhea / virology*
  • Feces / virology
  • Genotype
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Prospective Studies
  • Rotavirus / genetics*
  • Rotavirus Infections / epidemiology
  • Rotavirus Infections / virology*
  • Rotavirus Vaccines

Substances

  • Antigens, Viral
  • Rotavirus Vaccines