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Genomic Characterization and Molecular Evolution of Sapovirus in Children under 5 Years of Age.
Viruses - 19 Jan 2024
Ji Xiaolei, Guo Chen, Dai Yaoyao, Chen Lu, Chen Yujia, Wang Shifang, Sun Yihua
Abstract excerpt
Sapovirus (SaV) is a type of gastroenteric virus that can cause acute gastroenteritis. It is highly contagious, particularly among children under the age of 5. In this study, a total of 712 stool samples from children under the age of 5 with acute gastroenteritis were collected. Out of these samples, 28 tested positive for SaV, resulting in a detection rate of 3.93% (28/712). Samples with Ct < 30 were collected...
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