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Norovirus GII.17 Natural Infections in Rhesus Monkeys, China.
Emerging infectious diseases - 1 Feb 2017
He Zhanlong, Liu Bo, Tao Yufen, Li Chao, Xia Ming, Zhong Weiming, Jiang Xi, Liu Hongqi, Tan Ming
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Noroviruses are a leading viral cause of acute gastroenteritis among humans. During the 2014-15 epidemic season, norovirus GII.17 was detected in rhesus monkeys in China. Genetic, structural, and challenge studies revealed virus mutations and verified the infections. Thus, cross-species transmission may occur, and monkeys may be a virus reservoir.
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