Abstract |
We conducted a survey on the presence of RotaTeq vaccine viruses in infants hospitalized with respiratory infection, and detected shedding in 17% of children (<2 years of age) who had ever received the vaccine. The latest detection was at the age of 8 months. We conclude that asymptomatic long-time shedding of RotaTeq viruses is not uncommon, and is particularly associated with genotype G1.
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Authors | Jukka Markkula, Maria Hemming, Timo Vesikari |
Journal | The Pediatric infectious disease journal
(Pediatr Infect Dis J)
Vol. 34
Issue 3
Pg. 296-8
(Mar 2015)
ISSN: 1532-0987 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 25260041
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Antigens, Viral
- Capsid Proteins
- Rotavirus Vaccines
- VP6 protein, Rotavirus
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Topics |
- Antigens, Viral
(genetics, immunology)
- Capsid Proteins
(genetics, immunology)
- Female
- Genotype
- Humans
- Infant
- Male
- Prospective Studies
- Rotavirus
(genetics, immunology)
- Rotavirus Infections
(prevention & control)
- Rotavirus Vaccines
(administration & dosage, immunology)
- Vaccination
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