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Gastroenteritis outbreaks caused by Norovirus genotype II.7 in a college in China (Zhuhai, Guangdong) in 2011.
Foodborne pathogens and disease - 1 Oct 2013
Ruan Feng, Tan Ai Jun, Man Teng Fei, Li Hui, Mo Yan Ling, Lin Yi Xiong, Deng Xiao Ling
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BACKGROUND: Noroviruses are the most common cause of epidemic gastroenteritis worldwide. Noroviruses are comprised of at least five genogroups (GI-GV) and >35 genotypes. GII.7 is a nonpredominant genotype associated with Norovirus outbreaks. On November 17, 2011, Zhuhai Center for Disease Control monitored an increasing number of gastroenteritis cases at a local college. To determine the causes and control the...
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