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Epidemiological Characteristics of Sapovirus and Human Astrovirus Detected among Children in Nara Prefecture, Japan, during the 2009/2010-2014/2015 Seasons.
Japanese journal of infectious diseases - 24 Jan 2017
Yoneda Masaki, Nakano Mamoru, Sugimoto Daichi, Inada Machi, Fujitani Misako, Kitahori Yoshiteru
Abstract excerpt
The current study elucidated the epidemiological characteristics of sapovirus (SaV) and human astrovirus (HAstV) associated with gastroenteritis among children in regional populations of Nara Prefecture, Japan, during the 2009/2010-2014/2015 seasons. The SaV detection rate was 7.5% (71/948) according to reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. A high SaV detection rate of 13.5% was observed among children...
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