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. 2010 May;29(5):e32-4.
doi: 10.1097/INF.0b013e3181d742bf.

Seasonal pattern and genotype distribution of norovirus infection in Japan

Shuvra Kanti Dey  1 , Outavong Phathammavong, Shoko Okitsu, Masashi Mizuguchi, Yoshimi Ohta, Hiroshi Ushijima
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Seasonal pattern and genotype distribution of norovirus infection in Japan

Shuvra Kanti Dey et al. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2010 May.

Abstract

A total of 6231 fecal specimens collected from infants and children with gastroenteritis in 7 different regions of Japan during 1995 to 2007 were examined for norovirus. Norovirus was detected in 779 patients (12.5%) and norovirus activity peak in the winter season (November to January) during 1995 to 2007. During the last 11 years, NoVGII/4 was the predominant strain in Japan followed by GII/3, GII/6, GII/2, GII/12, and GI.

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