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KMID : 0816120000030010041
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Korean Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterolology and Nutrition
2000 Volume.3 No. 1 p.41 ~ p.46
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Distribution of Rotavirus G Serotypes in ChungJu Area
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Sim Jae-Geon
Kang Shien-Young
Kwon Jae-Bong
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Abstract
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Purpose : It is important to have the epidemiologic data of rotavirus serotypes for the
application of polyvalent rotavirus vaccines. Epidemiological studies of rotavirus
serotypes in Korea have been reported only in limited areas with small number of cases.
Authors tried to investigate the distribution of rotavirus G serotypes in ChungJu area
with RT-PCR.
Method : Stool specimens were collected from 202 children with acute diarrheal
symptoms, who admitted to or visited Kon-Kuk University Hospital in ChungJu from
June 1998 to May 1999. Samples were screened for rotavirus with EIA method
(TestPack Rotavirus, Abbott Laboratories) and rotavirus G Serotypes were determined
by RT-PCR..
Results : Rotavirus was positive in 46.6%. The incidence of G serotypes was as
follows; G1 10%, G2 10%, G3 28%, G4 26%, and G9 20%. There were three cases of
multiple serotypes; G1 with G9, G2 with G9, and G4 with G9. Serotype of G8 was not
found.
Conclusion : The proportion of G serotypes in ChungJu is much different from previous
reports. Serotype of G9 was found which had not been reported in Korean children till
now. Long term plans for the investigation of rotavirus serotypes must be needed in
wide area.
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KEYWORD
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Rotavirus, Serotype G, VP7,
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