Journal of Vaccines & Vaccination

Department of Virology, Research Institute of Virology, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Biography

Aziza Khikmatullaeva is currently working as a Professor in the Department of Virology. His research interests includes Medicine. He is serving as an editorial member and reviewer of several international reputed journals. He has successfully completed his Administrative responsibilities. He has authored of many research articles/books related to Medicine.

Publications

• Research Article   
  Prevalence of Rotavirus Genotypes after Introduction of Monovalent Rotavirus Vaccine in Uzbekistan during 2014-2016
  Author(s): Nargiz Ibadullaeva*, Musabaev, Renat Latipov, Said Sharapov, Lyubov Lokteva, Evgeniya Kazakova, Elizaveta Joldasova, Aziza Khikmatullaeva, Malika Khodjaeva, Umed Yusupov and Ilkhom Norbaev
  
  Introduction: Rotaviruses are one of the most leading causes of severe gastroenteritis in children less than five years of age worldwide. This study describes prevalence of rotavirus A (RVA) genotypes in Uzbekistan during for the period October-December in 2014 and2015-2016 after introduction of rotavirus vaccination. Methods: In total, 17546 stool specimens testing for the presence of rotavirus antigen by EIA was performed by using the Prospect Rotavirus Kit (Oxoid Ltd.UK). In total 318 EIA positive samples were randomly selected and genotyped by using one-step conventional reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). RT-PCR was performed using a Qiagen One-Step RT-PCR kit (Qiagen, Inc., Valencia, CA) and Rotavirus Genotyping Oligonucleotide Primers (CDC, Atlanta). Results: The res.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2157-7560.20.11.419

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