Molecular detection of human calicivirus among Spanish children with acute gastroenteritis.

ABSTRACT: A survey was conducted among Spanish children with gastroenteritis treated in an emergency room. Reverse transcription-PCR with specimens negative for other enteric pathogens was used. The minimum incidence of human calicivirus infection was 7.7%, with Lordsdale as the predominant genotype. The clinical features and severity of calicivirus and rotavirus were similar.

SUBMITTER: Roman E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC130898 | biostudies-literature | 2002 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature