Article
GII.4 norovirus recombinant causes gastroenteritis epidemic in Eastern Australia, winter 2017.
Journal of medical virology - 1 Jun 2018
Bruggink Leesa, Witlox Kristie, Huang Bixing, Warrilow David, Marshall John
Abstract excerpt
In Victoria, Australia, 160 gastroenteritis outbreaks were norovirus positive for the period January-September 2017. A distinctive peak in norovirus outbreaks was seen May-August, with 118 positive outbreaks occurring in the peak period. The peak was primarily due to the emergence of a GII.P4_NewOrleans_2009/GII.4_Sydney_2012 recombinant that had genetically changed sufficiently to escape herd immunity. This...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
