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. 1987 Dec;25(12):2384–2387. doi: 10.1128/jcm.25.12.2384-2387.1987

Molecular epidemiology of rotavirus in black infants in South Africa.

A D Steele 1, J J Alexander 1
PMCID: PMC269494  PMID: 2828416

Abstract

The molecular epidemiology of rotavirus infections in black infants in Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa, was investigated by polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. Between 1983 and 1986, 14 different RNA electrophoretic patterns were observed for children with acute gastroenteritis. These electrophoretypes showed a sequential pattern of appearance, with a limited number being present at any one time. In contrast, for neonates only one RNA electrophoretype was detected, which persisted for at least 3 years.

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