title: Molecular epidemiology of rotavirus in black infants in South Africa.
abstract: The molecular epidemiology of rotavirus infections in black infants in Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa, was investigated by polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. Between 1983 and 1986, 14 different RNA electrophoretic patterns were observed for children with acute gastroenteritis. These electrophoretypes showed a sequential pattern of appearance, with a limited number being present at any one time. In contrast, for neonates only one RNA electrophoretype was detected, which persisted for at least 3 years.
authors.affiliation: Department of Microbiology, Medical University of Southern Africa, Pretoria.
authors.forename: A D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Steele
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Alexander
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D044383:Black People; D004591:Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel; D005243:Feces / Q000382:microbiology; D005759:Gastroenteritis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D012367:RNA, Viral / Q000032:analysis*; D012401:Rotavirus / Q000145:classification* / Q000235:genetics / Q000648:ultrastructure; D012400:Rotavirus Infections / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D012621:Seasons; D013019:South Africa
chemical_list: D012367:RNA, Viral