The Rotavirus genus of the Reoviridae consists of a number of antigenically related and
morphologically identical viruses that cause enteritis, primarily in young mammals and …

A safe and effective rotavirus vaccine is urgently needed, particularly in develo**
countries. Critical to vaccine development and implementation is a knowledge base …

Group A rotavirus classification is currently based on the molecular properties of the two
outer layer proteins, VP7 and VP4, and the middle layer protein, VP6. As reassortment of all …

Knowledge of the structure and function of the genes and proteins of the rotaviruses has
expanded rapidly. Information obtained in the last 5 years has revealed unexpected and …

The development of rotavirus vaccines that are based on heterotypic or serotype-specific
immunity has prompted many countries to establish programs to assess the disease burden …

This text, the second of 2 volumes comprising contributions from 224 individuals in 10
countries, discusses infectious diseases of childhood according to specific microorganisms …

Between 1986 and 1993, 72% of rotavirus strains isolated from newborns at five hospitals in
New Delhi, India, had long electropherotypes, subgroup II VP6 antigens, and G and P …

Escherichia coli, rotaviruses, and Cryptosporidium parvum are discussed in this review as
they relate to enteric disease in calves, lambs, and pigs. These microorganisms are …

Temporal and spatial fluctuations in the genotype distribution of human rotaviruses are
continuously observed in surveillance studies. New genotypes, such as G9 and G12, have …

ABSTRACT A reverse transcription-PCR (RT-PCR) was established to amplify a 379-bp
cDNA fragment (nucleotides 747 to 1126, coding for amino acids 241 to 367) of the VP6 …