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PROJECT OVERVIEW

Rotaviruses, especially the species Rotavirus A (RVA), are worldwide distributed enteric pathogens with high prevalence and pathogenicity in humans and variety of animals. The evidence for frequent intersections between the evolution of human and animal rotaviruses has been well documented. However the research on animal RVA strains is significantly lagging, especially on strains originating in wildlife.

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IMPLEMENTATION

7 Work Packages

32 activities

5 training courses

VISIBILITY

web page

dissemination activities

lectures for students

“Open Reco” event

press conference

DISSEMINATION

6 national conferences

5 international conferences

6 papers

Image/CDC/Jessica A. Allen/Alliza Eckerd

About rotavirus

  • Reoviridae (genus Rotavirus)

  • 9+1 species (RVA predominant)

  • binary classification G/P

  • dsRNA, 18.5 kb

  • segmented genome – reassortment

  • zoonotic potential

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