Canine-Origin G3P[3] Rotavirus Strain in Child with Acute Gastroenteritis

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Authors

Simona De Grazia · University of Palermo

Vito Martella · University of Bari Aldo Moro

Anna Giammanco · University of Palermo

Miren Iturriza‐Gómara

Stefania Ramirez · University of Palermo

Antonio Cascio · University of Messina

Claudia Colomba · University of Palermo

Abstract

Infection by an animal-like strain of rotavirus (PA260/97) was diagnosed in a child with gastroenteritis in Palermo, Italy, in 1997. Sequence analysis of VP7, VP4, VP6, and NSP4 genes showed resemblance to a G3P[3] canine strain identified in Italy in 1996. Dogs are a potential source of human viral pathogens.

Topics & Keywords

Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology Animal Virus Infections Studies Virus-based gene therapy research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Emerging infectious diseases

Volume 13, Issue 7, pp. 1091-1093

DOI: 10.3201/eid1307.070239

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