Article
A household survey of intrafamily norovirus transmission.
Journal of medical virology - 1 Oct 2023
Juniastuti, Utsumi Takako, Yamani Laura Navika, Dinana Zayyin, Gunawan Emily, Maharani Aussie Tahta, Fitria Anisa Lailatul, Wahyuni Rury M, Soetjipto, Doan Yen Hai, Shimizu Hiroyuki, Ishii Koji, Matsui Chieko, Deng Lin, Abe Takayuki, Katayama Kazuhiko, Lusida Maria Inge, Shoji Ikuo
Abstract excerpt
Norovirus (NoV) is a leading cause of epidemic and sporadic gastroenteritis in people of all ages. Humans are the primary source of NoV and household contact is one of the risk factors for NoV transmission. However, the mechanisms underlying person-to-person NoV transmission are poorly understood. Here we conducted a survey to profile the frequency and characteristics of intrafamily NoV transmission. Stool...
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