Abstract

The prevalence of Rotavirus (RV)-related gastroenteritis in Cameroon was monitored in this study, identifying the circulating G-P types, and the presence of co-infection with intestinal parasites. The stool samples were examined for rotaviruses using chromatographic and molecular techniques, and parasites were identified by macroscopic and microscopic examination. 38% of samples were RV positive. Data revealed the presence of three different G-genotypes (G1, G2 and G8) and three Pgenotypes (P [8], P[6] and P[4]). The main G-P combination was G1+G2P[8]. Entamoeba histolytica was identified in 44.4% of stool samples. The G2P[8] genotype identified is an unusual strain with the G1P[8] or G2P[4] more common. Genotype G8 strains, also associated with animals, have been sporadically recovered from humans and have been considered for inclusion in bovine-human reassortant vaccine. Epidemiological RV strain surveillance should be continued in order to support RV vaccination campaigns. The results also show a high prevalence of intestinal parasite infections.

Autore Pugliese

• De Donno Maria Antonella

Tutti gli autori

• De Donno A. , Fotsing Kwetche P.R. , Gabutti G. , Idolo A. , Cavallaro A. , Kouemeni E.L. , Badia L. , Vanino E. , Kaptue L. , Grassi T. , Cultrera R.

Titolo volume/Rivista

AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY RESEARCH

Anno di pubblicazione

2013

ISSN

1996-0808

ISBN

Non Disponibile

Numero di citazioni Wos

Nessuna citazione

Ultimo Aggiornamento Citazioni

Non Disponibile

Numero di citazioni Scopus

Non Disponibile

Ultimo Aggiornamento Citazioni

Non Disponibile

Settori ERC

Non Disponibile

Codici ASJC

Non Disponibile