Fecal viral load and norovirus-associated gastroenteritis.

ABSTRACT: We report the median cDNA viral load of norovirus genogroup II is >100-fold higher than that of genogroup I in the fecal specimens of patients with norovirus-associated gastroenteritis. We speculate that increased cDNA viral load accounts for the higher transmissibility of genogroup II strains through the fecal-oral route.

SUBMITTER: Chan MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3291221 | biostudies-literature | 2006 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature