2015
DOI: 10.3233/jpi-2011-0288
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Emerging rotavirus genotype G9P[6] in an outbreak on a neonatal medium care unit

Abstract: We observed two consecutive episodes of an outbreak of rotavirus (RV) on our neonatal medium care unit in May-June 2009. We investigated the genotype of the RV; describe the spread of the virus among neonates and the measures taken to control the outbreak. Stool samples of symptomatic neonates, and during the second episode stool samples of all neonates, were tested for RV antigens. Reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction was performed on ten samples positive for RV, followed by genotyping. Staff membe… Show more

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