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  • Title: Rotavirus hospitalization and molecular epidemiology in northern Japan, 1987-1996.
    Author: Nakagomi T, Chang BR, Nakagomi O.
    Journal: Vaccine; 2009 Nov 20; 27 Suppl 5():F93-6. PubMed ID: 19931729.
    Abstract:
    Anticipating rotavirus vaccine in Japan, we examined long-term trends in rotavirus hospitalizations and characterized circulating strains. Rotavirus was detected in 974 children aged <5 years hospitalized for acute gastroenteritis in Akita between 1987 and 1996. The unadjusted incidence rate of rotavirus hospitalizations was 14.9 per 1000 child-years. In 9 out of 11 seasons G1P[8] was the most frequent genotype averaging 75%, but G2P[4] accounted for 87% of genotypes in 1 season. Interestingly, one strain found was the first and only G8P[4] reported in Japan. The burden of rotavirus hospitalization is substantial in Japan, and economic analysis may expedite vaccine introduction.
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