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Norovirus genotype distribution in outbreaks of acute gastroenteritis among children and older people: an 8-year study.
BMC infectious diseases - 7 Nov 2016
Kumazaki Makoto, Usuku Shuzo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Noroviruses (NoVs) are the most frequent cause of acute gastroenteritis worldwide among people of all ages and the leading cause of gastrointestinal disease outbreaks in various settings. To clarify the differences in epidemic situations among different settings, we investigated epidemiological trends and the distribution of NoV genotypes in Yokohama, Japan. METHODS: Between September 2007 and August...
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