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Detection and characterization of norovirus outbreaks in Germany: application of a one-tube RT-PCR using a fluorogenic real-time detection system.
Journal of medical virology - 1 Feb 2004
Höhne M, Schreier E
Abstract excerpt
Outbreaks of gastroenteritis caused by Norovirus are an increasing public health problem worldwide. The virus is transmitted by contaminated food and by person-to-person. In Germany, a new health reporting system including Norovirus infections has been introduced in 2001. Norovirus outbreaks (73%) diagnosed in our lab occurred in the first half of the year. Phylogenetic analysis shows that 90% belonged to...
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