Norovirus gastroenteritis general outbreak associated with raw shellfish consumption in South Italy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Despite <it>Noroviruses </it>(NV, previously "Norwalk-like viruses") being a leading cause of acute gastroenteritis outbreaks, the impact of NV infection is at present unknown and little information is available...

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Main Authors: Germinario Cinzia, Barbuti Giovanna, Chironna Maria, Lopalco Pier, Prato Rosa, Quarto Michele
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-09-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/4/37