Molecular epidemiology and temporal evolution of norovirus associated with acute gastroenteritis in Amazonas state, Brazil

Molecular epidemiology and temporal evolution of norovirus associated with acute gastroenteritis in Amazonas state, Brazil

Abstract 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...

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Main Authors: Juliana Merces Hernandez, Luciana Damascena Silva, Edivaldo Costa Sousa Junior, Renato Silva Bandeira, Elmer Abraão Martins Rodrigues, Maria Silvia Souza Lucena, Samya Thalita Picanço Costa, Yvone Benchimol Gabbay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Norovirus
Acute gastroenteritis
Phylogenetic
Genetic diversity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-018-3068-y

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