A systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of norovirus in cases of gastroenteritis in developing countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While norovirus (NoV) is well known as a leading causal pathogen for acute gastroenteritis in developed countries,structured data on prevalence in developing countries are not available thus far. This review aims to estimate the prevalence of NoV in cases of gastroenteritis in developing countries based on recently published reports.

Methods

Relevant studies were identified by searching PubMed and Web of Science for the period January 1, 1990 through March 31, 2016. We included studies performed in developing countries with a study period of at least 12 months and which provided information on polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-confirmed NoV prevalence in patients diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis. A metaanalysis was conducted on NoV prevalence, focused on viral g

SUBMITTER: Nguyen GT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5738000 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature