Genotyping of group A rotavirus samples from Brazilian children by probe hybridization

Braz J Med Biol Res. 2001 Apr;34(4):471-3. doi: 10.1590/s0100-879x2001000400005.

Abstract

The G genotyping of 74 group A rotavirus samples was done by RNA-DNA hybridization (dot-blot) using oligonucleotide probes for the VP7 gene region of the human rotavirus serotypes/genotypes 1, 2, 3 and 4. Thirty-one samples could be genotyped by dot-blot showing the following results: G1 = 16, G4 = 6, G3 = 5, and G2 = 4. The data show circulation of genotypes G1-G4 and the predominance of G1. The knowledge of genotypes provides important information concerning rotavirus circulation in Central Brazil.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Brazil
  • Child
  • Diarrhea / virology
  • Genotype
  • Humans
  • Nucleic Acid Hybridization
  • Oligonucleotide Probes
  • Rotavirus / classification
  • Rotavirus / genetics*

Substances

  • Oligonucleotide Probes