Molecular characterization of porcine rotavirus A from India revealing zooanthroponotic transmission.

Rotaviruses A (RVA) are leading causes of diarrhea and dehydration in piglets and imply great economic loss to the pig farming community. In this study, the porcine RVA genotypes circulating in western and northern parts of India were determined by screening 214 fecal samples from diarrheic ( = 144) and non-diarrheic ( = 70) pigs. Subsequently, the structural (VP4 and VP7) and nonstructural (NSP3, and NSP4) genes were amplified, sequenced, and genetically characterized.

Genotypic determination of human group A rotaviruses from Goa and Meghalaya states, India.

Introduction: Rotavirus is the leading cause of diarrhoea in young children in India, responsible for an estimated 21357 mean numbers of deaths in 2010. Various genotypes of rotaviruses evolved due to mutational changes have been recognized. In this study, we determined the genotypes of rotaviruses involved in diarrhea in Goa and Meghalaya states of India.

Apparent seroprevalence, isolation and identification of risk factors for brucellosis among dairy cattle in Goa, India.

Brucellosis is a highly contagious zoonotic infection affecting livestock and human beings. The disease has been reported worldwide except in few countries where it has been eradicated. The prevalence of brucellosis among cattle from 11 farms having a history of abortions was studied.

Human brucellosis among pyrexia of unknown origin cases and occupationally exposed individuals in Goa Region, India.

Background: Brucellosis is a widespread zoonotic infection. This disease is endemic in many parts of Asia, including India. Brucellosis is a major cause of pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO).