Detection and genomic characterization of Aichi viruses in stool samples from children in Monastir, Tunisia.

ABSTRACT: Aichi virus has been associated with acute gastroenteritis in adults and children. Stool samples were collected from 788 Tunisian children suffering from diarrhea. Aichi virus was found in 4.1% of the cases. The high proportion of monoinfections and the high frequency of hospitalizations support the role of Aichi virus in pediatric gastroenteritis.

SUBMITTER: Sdiri-Loulizi K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2708530 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature