Astrovirus Gastroenteritis in Children in Taipei

A prospective study was initiated to study astroviral infections in Taiwan. Methods: A total of 415 stool samples were collected and assayed for astrovirus antigen using an enzyme immunoassay. Results: Twelve (2.9%) stool samples from 12 patients were positive for astrovirus antigen. Most patients (...

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Main Authors: Hsiao-Chuan Lin, Chuan-Liang Kao, Luan-Yin Chang, Yu-Chia Hsieh, Pei-Lan Shao, Ping-Ing Lee, Chun-Yi Lu, Chin-Yun Lee, Li-Min Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2008-04-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S092966460860090X