Introduction This study aimed to monitor the seasonality of
rotavirus infection, and gain insight into the variability of Brazilian
strains.
Methods A total of 28 stool samples were analyzed from 698 revised cases of
gastroenteritis during a
norovirus outbreak in the summer of 2010 in Guarujá,
Brazil.
Diagnosis was performed using
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (
ELISA),
reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), and sequencing. Results
Rotavirus infection was detected in 17.9% (5/28) of samples; 4 samples were G2P[4]
genotype, and one G2P[4]+P[6]
genotype. G2 and P[4] sequences showed a genetic relationship to
strains from
India and
Russia, respectively. Conclusions The seasonal pattern of
rotavirus may be a consequence of
human activity apart from
climate factors. .