Norovirus GII.17 as Major Epidemic Strain in Italy, Winter 2015-16.

ABSTRACT: In winter 2015-16, norovirus GII.17 Kawasaki 2014 emerged as a cause of sporadic gastroenteritis in children in Italy. Median patient age was higher for those with GII.17 than GII.4 infection (55 vs. 24 months), suggesting limited cross-protection for older children.

SUBMITTER: Giammanco GM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5512478 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature