Molecular characterization of rotavirus isolates from select Canadian pediatric hospitals

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dc.contributor.authorMcDermid, Andrew
dc.contributor.authorLe Saux, Nicole
dc.contributor.authorGrudeski, Elsie
dc.contributor.authorBettinger, Julie A
dc.contributor.authorManguiat, Kathy
dc.contributor.authorHalperin, Scott A
dc.contributor.authorMacDonald, Lily
dc.contributor.authorDery, Pierre
dc.contributor.authorEmbree, Joanne
dc.contributor.authorVaudry, Wendy
dc.contributor.authorBooth, Timothy F
dc.contributor.authorMembers of the Canadian Immunization Monitoring Program, Active (IMPACT)
dc.date.accessioned2012-12-11T12:04:39Z
dc.date.available2012-12-11T12:04:39Z
dc.date.issued2012-11-15
dc.date.updated2012-12-11T12:04:42Z
dc.description.abstractAbstract Background We report the first multi-site rotavirus genotype analysis in Canada. Prior to this study, there was a dearth of rotavirus G and P genotyping data in Canada. Publically funded universal rotavirus vaccination in Canada started in 2011 and has been introduced by four provinces to date. Uptake of rotavirus vaccines in Canada prior to 2012 has been very limited. The aim of this study was to describe the genotypes of rotavirus strains circulating in Canada prior to widespread implementation of rotavirus vaccine by genotyping samples collected from selected paediatric hospitals. Secondly we identified rotavirus strains that differed genetically from those included in the vaccines and which could affect vaccine effectiveness. Methods Stool specimens were collected by opportunity sampling of children with gastroenteritis who presented to emergency departments. Samples were genotyped for G (VP7) genotypes and P (VP4) genotypes by hemi-nested multiplex PCR methods. Phylogenetic analysis was carried out on Canadian G9 strains to investigate their relationship to G9 strains that have circulated in other regions of the world. Results 348 samples were collected, of which 259 samples were rotavirus positive and genotyped. There were 34 rotavirus antigen immunoassay negative samples genotyped using PCR-based methods. Over the four rotavirus seasons, 174 samples were G1P[8], 45 were G3P[8], 22 were G2P[4], 13 were G9P[8], 3 were G4P[8] and 2 were G9P[4]. Sequence analysis showed that all Canadian G9 isolates are within lineage III. Conclusions Although a limited number of samples were obtained from a median of 4 centres during the 4 years of the study, it appears that currently approved rotavirus vaccines are well matched to the rotavirus genotypes identified at these hospitals. Further surveillance to monitor the emergence of rotavirus genotypes in Canada is warranted.
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dc.identifier.citationBMC Infectious Diseases. 2012 Nov 15;12(1):306
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2334-12-306
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1993/12447
dc.language.rfc3066en
dc.rightsopen accessen_US
dc.rights.holderAndrew McDermid et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.
dc.titleMolecular characterization of rotavirus isolates from select Canadian pediatric hospitals
dc.typeJournal Article
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