ReviewInfection, genetics and evolution : journal of molecular epidemiology and evolutionary genetics in infectious diseases2014
Review of global rotavirus strain prevalence data from six years post vaccine licensure surveillance: is there evidence of strain selection from vaccine pressure?
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121 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
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- Systematic literature review and meta-analysis on the prevalence of rotavirus genotypes in Europe and the Middle East in the post-licensure period.Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics · 2024Pooled it
- Rotavirus Genotypes in the Postvaccine Era: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Global, Regional, and Temporal Trends by Rotavirus Vaccine Introduction.The Journal of infectious diseases · 2024Pooled it
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- Epidemiological characteristics of rotavirus among children aged 5 years and under in Zhangzhou, China, 2023-2024.BMC infectious diseases · 2026Article
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- Genotyping of Rotavirus Gastroenteritis in Kerala, India, in the Postvaccination Period (2020-2023).Indian journal of pediatrics · 2025Observational
- Whole-genome analysis of rotavirus G1P[8] and other Wa-like strains in Mozambican children: evidence of genetic variations of pre-vaccine G1P[8] strains from Manhiça, Mozambique.Microbial genomics · 2025Article
- Rotavirus Genotype Dynamics and the Emergence of G3P[8] in Thailand Following Nationwide Vaccine Implementation.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
- Genomic Analysis of Rotavirus G8P[8] Strains Detected in the United States Through Active Surveillance, 2016-2017.Viruses · 2025Article
- Unveiling the Genomic Landscape of G2P[6] Rotavirus a Strains in Brazil: Evolutionary and Epidemiological Perspectives.Viruses · 2025Article
- Tapping into Metabolomics for Understanding Host and Rotavirus Group A Interactome.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Genetic characterization of rotavirus A strains circulating in children under 5 years of age with acute gastroenteritis in Tehran, Iran, in 2023-2024: dissemination of the emerging equine-like G3P[8]-I2-E2 DS-1-like strains.The Journal of general virology · 2025Article
- Intestinal mucus: the unsung hero in the battle against viral gastroenteritis.Gut pathogens · 2025Review
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Abstract
Comprehensive reviews of pre licensure rotavirus strain prevalence data indicated the global importance of six rotavirus genotypes, G1P[8], G2P[4], G3P[8], G4P[8], G9P[8] and G12P[8]. Since 2006, two vaccines, the monovalent Rotarix (RV1) and the pentavalent RotaTeq (RV5) have been available in over 100 countries worldwide. Of these, 60 countries have already introduced either RV1 or RV5 in their national immunization programs. Post licensure vaccine effectiveness is closely monitored worldwide. This review aimed at describing the global changes in rotavirus strain prevalence over time. The genotype distribution of the nearly 47,000 strains that were characterized during 2007-2012 showed similar picture to that seen in the preceding period. An intriguing finding was the transient predominance of heterotypic strains, mainly in countries using RV1. Unusual and novel antigen combinations continue to emerge, including some causing local outbreaks, even in vaccinated populations. In addition, vaccine strains have been found in both vaccinated infants and their contacts and there is evidence for genetic interaction between vaccine and wild-type strains. In conclusion, the post-vaccine introduction strain prevalence data do not show any consistent pattern indicative of selection pressure resulting from vaccine use, although the increased detection rate of heterotypic G2P[4] strains in some countries following RV1 vaccination is unusual and this issue requires further monitoring.
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