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Norovirus GII.17 as Major Epidemic Strain in Italy, Winter 2015-16.
Emerging infectious diseases - 1 Jul 2017
Giammanco Giovanni Maurizio, De Grazia Simona, Bonura Floriana, Cappa Vincenzo, Muli Sara Li, Pepe Arcangelo, Medici Maria Cristina, Tummolo Fabio, Calderaro Adriana, Di Bernardo Francesca, Dones Piera, Morea Anna, Loconsole Daniela, Catella Cristiana, Terio Valentina, Bànyai Krisztiàn, Chironna Maria, Martella Vito
Abstract excerpt
In winter 2015-16, norovirus GII.17 Kawasaki 2014 emerged as a cause of sporadic gastroenteritis in children in Italy. Median patient age was higher for those with GII.17 than GII.4 infection (55 vs. 24 months), suggesting limited cross-protection for older children.
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