[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.
Abteilung für Medizinische Mikrobiologie and Virologie, Ruhr-Universität Bochum.
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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