[Cat sera neutralize rotaviruses of serotype G3].
Group A rotaviruses play an important role for the induction of gastroenteritis. Seroepidemiological studies evaluating the situation in humans have been performed previously. In this study data concerning the importance of group A rotavirus infections and the contribution of the most important serotypes are given for the domestic cat. 91% of the observed sera showed antibodies neutralizing serotype G 3. Antibodies with neutralizing properties directed against other important human serotypes could not be detected. The results obtained are discussed with respect to the formation of reassortant rotaviruses.
Streckert
H J
HJ
Abteilung für Medizinische Mikrobiologie and Virologie, Ruhr-Universität Bochum.
Kappes
M
M
Olivo
M
M
Schulze-Lammers
J
J
D000818:Animals; D000914:Antibodies, Viral / Q000276:immunology*; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000276:immunology*; D002415:Cats; D007106:Immune Sera / Q000276:immunology; D009500:Neutralization Tests; D012401:Rotavirus / Q000145:classification / Q000276:immunology*; D012400:Rotavirus Infections / Q000276:immunology / Q000662:veterinary*; D012703:Serotyping
D000914:Antibodies, Viral; D007106:Immune Sera