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Rotavirus genotype trends from 2013 to 2018 and vaccine effectiveness in southern Vietnam

Authors :
Dung Thi Thuy Truong
Ji-Man Kang
Ngoc Thi Hong Tran
Lan Trong Phan
Hung Thanh Nguyen
Thang Vinh Ho
Thao Thi Thanh Nguyen
Phuc Le Hoang
Trang Mai Thuy Pham
Thuy Dieu Nguyen
Thang Anh Hoang
Quang Chan Luong
Quang Duy Pham
Jong Gyun Ahn
Sangchul Yoon
Thuong Vu Nguyen
Joon-Sup Yeom
Source :
International Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol 105, Iss , Pp 277-285 (2021)
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Elsevier, 2021.

Abstract

Objectives: Rotavirus (RV) genotypes vary geographically, and this can affect vaccine effectiveness (VE). This study investigated the genotype distribution of RV and explored VE before introducing the RV vaccine to the national immunization programme in Vietnam. Methods: This hospital-based surveillance study was conducted at Children’s Hospital 1, Ho Chi Minh City in 2013–2018. Stool samples and relevant data, including vaccination history, were collected from children aged

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
12019712
Volume :
105
Issue :
277-285
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.8acfa085e759468aa20932e714abc269
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2021.02.047