Serotype diversity of astroviruses in Rawalpindi, Pakistan during 2009-2010.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0061667 and PMC identifier 3630178.
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Abstract
Astroviruses are globally known enteropathogens causing gastroenteritis and diarrhea, with eight well defined serotypes. Epidemiological studies have recognized serotype-1 as the most common subtype but no such data is available in Pakistan. During 2009-2010, we found astroviruses in 41 out of 535 (7%) samples collected from hospitalized children. Thirty one strains belonged to serotype-1 and clustered into two distinct lineages. Serotype-3, -4 and -6 were detected with 97-98% genetic homology to Indian and Chinese strains.
Medical subject headings
- Astroviridae
- Astroviridae Infections
- Gastroenteritis