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Small Epidemic Outbreak of Norovirus in the Pediatric Department of Brescia Civic Hospital (Northern Italy): Genomic Characterization and Phylogenetic Analysis.
The Pediatric infectious disease journal - 1 Aug 2026
Pellegrino Michele, Bertelli Anna, Dotta Laura, Roversi Sara, Marsico Stefania, Badolato Raffaele, Caccuri Francesca, Messali Serena
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BACKGROUND: Human noroviruses are a leading cause of acute gastroenteritis worldwide, with GII.4 Sydney 2012 [P16], being the predominant circulating genotype in Italy in recent years. Outbreaks in pediatric hospital wards represent a major public health concern. METHODS: Eight stool samples collected between November 2023 and February 2024 at Brescia Civic Hospital were analyzed by real-time polymerase chain...
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