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Increase in viral gastroenteritis outbreaks in Europe and epidemic spread of new norovirus variant.
Lancet (London, England) - 28 Feb 2004
Lopman Ben, Vennema Harry, Kohli Evelyne, Pothier Pierre, Sanchez Alicia, Negredo Anabel, Buesa Javier, Schreier Eckart, Reacher Mark, Brown David, Gray Jim, Iturriza Miren, Gallimore Chris, Bottiger Blenda, Hedlund Kjell-Olof, Torvén Maria, von Bonsdorff Carl-Henrik, Maunula Leena, Poljsak-Prijatelj Mateja, Zimsek Janet, Reuter Gábor, Szücs György, Melegh Béla, Svennson Lennart, van Duijnhoven Yvonne, Koopmans Marion
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Highly publicised outbreaks of norovirus gastroenteritis in hospitals in the UK and Ireland and cruise ships in the USA sparked speculation about whether this reported activity was unusual. METHODS: We analysed data collected through a collaborative research and surveillance network of viral gastroenteritis in ten European countries (England and Wales were analysed as one region). We compiled data on...
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