Article
Detection, genetic characterization, and quantification of norovirus RNA from sera of children with gastroenteritis.
Journal of clinical virology : the official publication of the Pan American Society for Clinical Virology - 1 Feb 2009
Takanashi Sayaka, Hashira Shintaro, Matsunaga Teiichi, Yoshida Akira, Shiota Tomoyuki, Tung Phan Gia, Khamrin Pattara, Okitsu Shoko, Mizuguchi Masashi, Igarashi Takashi, Ushijima Hiroshi
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Norovirus (NoV) infection is thought to be confined to the intestines, whereas many reports suggest antigenemia and viremia occur during rotavirus gastroenteritis. OBJECTIVES: To detect NoV RNA in sera and cerebrospinal fluids (CSF) from NoV-infected children, and to quantify and genetically characterize the NoV found in these compartments. STUDY DESIGN: Semi-nested PCR was conducted on stool, serum...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
