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Intergenogroup recombinant sapovirus in Japan, 2007-2008.

ABSTRACT: We investigated the incidence of sapovirus (SaV)-associated gastroenteritis in infants and children in Japan during 2007-2008 and characterized the diversity of SaV-positive strains. SaV was detected in 19 (4%) of 477 fecal specimens. The leading genogroup (79%, 15 cases) comprised intergenogroup recombinant SaVs (GII/GIV).

SUBMITTER: Chanit W

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2744225 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Intergenogroup recombinant sapovirus in Japan, 2007-2008.

Chanit Wisoot W Thongprachum Aksara A Khamrin Pattara P Okitsu Shoko S Mizuguchi Masashi M Ushijima Hiroshi H

Emerging infectious diseases 20090701 7

We investigated the incidence of sapovirus (SaV)-associated gastroenteritis in infants and children in Japan during 2007-2008 and characterized the diversity of SaV-positive strains. SaV was detected in 19 (4%) of 477 fecal specimens. The leading genogroup (79%, 15 cases) comprised intergenogroup recombinant SaVs (GII/GIV). ...[more]

PMID: 19624925

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Intergenogroup recombinant sapovirus in Japan, 2007-2008.

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Intergenogroup recombinant sapovirus in Japan, 2007-2008.

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