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Molecular epidemiology and temporal evolution of norovirus associated with acute gastroenteritis in Amazonas state, Brazil.
BMC infectious diseases - 2 Apr 2018
Hernandez Juliana Merces, Silva Luciana Damascena, Junior Edivaldo Costa Sousa, Bandeira Renato Silva, Rodrigues Elmer Abraão Martins, Lucena Maria Silvia Souza, Costa Samya Thalita Picanço, Gabbay Yvone Benchimol
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Globally, Norovirus (NoV) is considered the most common cause of diarrheal episodes across all age groups. Despite its wide genetic diversity, the GII.4 strain is the most predominant and has been associated with epidemics worldwide. In this study, we characterized sporadic cases of diarrhea from NoV-positive children, during a five-year period (2010-2014). METHODS: A total of 250 NoV-positive samples...
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