molecular epidemiology of human rotavirus infection in coro, venezuela. | from december 1984 to december 1987, rotaviruses were detected in 115 (24%) of 470 hospitalized children, by electrophoretic analysis of viral rna. three peaks of increased incidence were observed, coincident with the cooler months of each year. rotavirus was found in 31% of the children with diarrhea and in 47% of those who were severely dehydrated. vomiting was significantly associated with rotavirus shedding in diarrheic children. eleven electropherotypes were identified, showing a sequential ... | 1989 | 2561547 |