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Characterization of norovirus strains in Australian children from 2006 to 2008: Prevalence of recombinant strains
19 Oct 2011
Abstract excerpt
Noroviruses are highly infectious and are the most common cause of gastroenteritis outbreaks. Genotype II.4 strains have been the dominant type identified in adults, however the genotype distribution in children is less clearly defined. This study aimed to detect and genotype norovirus strains infecting children hospitalized with acute gastroenteritis in Melbourne, Australia from 2006 to 2008. Stool samples were...
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