Norovirus GII.17 as Major Epidemic Strain in Italy, Winter 2015-16
- Authors: Giammanco, G.; De Grazia, S.; Bonura, F.; Cappa, V.; Li Muli, S.; Pepe, A.; Medici, M.; Tummolo, F.; Calderaro, A.; Di Bernardo, F.; Dones, P.; Morea, A.; Loconsole, D.; Catella, C.; Terio, V.; Bã nyai, K.; Chironna, M.; Martella, V.
- Publication year: 2017
- Type: Lettera (Articolo in rivista)
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/250696
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.