Abstract
Rotavirus type A infection is a common cause of hospitalisation of children. However, in our laboratory almost 30%
of rotavirus positive samples are from adults. Due to this an epidemiological study into the riskfactors for rotavirus
infection in adults was set up. All identified rotavirus positive adults are sent a questionnaire to identify potential
risk factors. Rotavirus type A infection can also occur in a range of animals, including domestic dogs, cats, cattle,
horses, and birds. There is some data suggesting direct transmission between animals and humans. Rotavirus typing
is carried out in Denmark as part of the EuroRotaNet vaccine study. Samples positive for rotavirus are type
| Original language | English |
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| Publication date | 2008 |
| Publication status | Published - 2008 |
| Event | ESCV 2008 Clinical Virology Anual Meeting - Finland Duration: 1 Jan 2008 → … |
Conference
| Conference | ESCV 2008 Clinical Virology Anual Meeting |
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| City | Finland |
| Period | 01/01/2008 → … |
Keywords
- Rotavirus
