Human rotavirus of serotype 3 HCR3A, reassortants thereof and vaccine compositions containing them

摘要

The present invention refers generally to a novel human cytopathic rotavirus of serotype 3 (HCR3) and to its use as a vehicle for the expression of human rotavirus genes. The invention also relates to novel rotavirus reassortants, vaccines employing the novel rotavirus and its reassortants and methods for their preparation and administration.