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[Norovirus outbreaks in geriatric centers: importance of an early detection].
Medicina clinica - 9 Mar 2015
Moreno Antonio, Manzanares-Laya Sandra, Razquin Efren, Guix Susana, Domínguez Ángela, de Simón Mercedes
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Acute gastroenteritis (AGE) outbreaks of norovirus (NV) occur frequently in nursing homes. Gastrointestinal disorders and degree of dependence of residents complicate early detection and implementation of control measures. Our study's aim was to determine the incidence of NV in elderly care centers, transmission mechanisms and circulating genotypes. PATIENTS AND METHODS: An...
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