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Published in: Archives of Virology 9/2011

01-09-2011 | Brief Report

Molecular epidemiology of norovirus gastroenteritis in children in Jiangmen, China, 2005–2007

Authors: Ying-chun Dai, Gui-fang Hu, Xu-fu Zhang, Can-lei Song, Wen-long Xiang, Xian-bo Wu, Le-yi Wang, Xi Jiang, Jun Nie

Published in: Archives of Virology | Issue 9/2011

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Abstract

Human noroviruses (NoVs) are an important cause of epidemic acute gastroenteritis. Their role in sporadic cases, however, is less clear. In this study, we performed a two-year surveillance (September 2005 to August 2007) of NoV gastroenteritis in outpatient clinics in a southern city of China, Jiangmen City. NoVs were detected in 115 patients (115/881, 13.1%) with 30 (26.1%) co-infections with rotaviruses. Sequence analysis showed that all 115 NoVs belonged to genogroup II, with GII.4 being the most predominant (87.8%). NoV-associated infection can be seen year-around, with autumn and winter peaks. This study provides basic information on sporadic cases of major NoV gastroenteritis in children in different seasons, which is valuable for future disease control and prevention.
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Metadata
Title
Molecular epidemiology of norovirus gastroenteritis in children in Jiangmen, China, 2005–2007
Authors
Ying-chun Dai
Gui-fang Hu
Xu-fu Zhang
Can-lei Song
Wen-long Xiang
Xian-bo Wu
Le-yi Wang
Xi Jiang
Jun Nie
Publication date
01-09-2011
Publisher
Springer Vienna
Published in
Archives of Virology / Issue 9/2011
Print ISSN: 0304-8608
Electronic ISSN: 1432-8798
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-011-1010-3

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