Article
Molecular detection and genotyping of noroviruses.
Food and environmental virology - 1 Dec 2012
Stals Ambroos, Mathijs Elisabeth, Baert Leen, Botteldoorn Nadine, Denayer Sarah, Mauroy Axel, Scipioni Alexandra, Daube Georges, Dierick Katelijne, Herman Lieve, Van Coillie Els, Thiry Etienne, Uyttendaele Mieke
Abstract excerpt
Noroviruses (NoVs) are a major cause of gastroenteritis worldwide in humans and animals and are known as very infectious viral agents. They are spread through feces and vomit via several transmission routes involving person-to-person contact, food, and water. Investigation of these transmission routes requires sensitive methods for detection of NoVs. As NoVs cannot be cultivated to date, detection of these...
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