Department of Virology, Research Institute of Virology, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Ilkhom Norbaev is currently working as a Professor in the Department of Virology. His research interests includes Virus study. He is serving as an editorial member and reviewer of several international reputed journals. Ilkhom Norbaev has successfully completed his Administrative responsibilities. Ilkhom Norbaev has authored of many research articles/books related to Virology.
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»