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. 2013 Mar;2(1):57-60.
doi: 10.1093/jpids/pis070. Epub 2012 Aug 3.

Noroviruses: The Most Common Pediatric Viral Enteric Pathogen at a Large University Hospital After Introduction of Rotavirus Vaccination

Hoonmo L Koo  1 , Frederick H Neill  2 , Mary K Estes  3 , Flor M Munoz  4 , Arlin Cameron  5 , Herbert L DuPont  6 , Robert L Atmar  3
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Noroviruses: The Most Common Pediatric Viral Enteric Pathogen at a Large University Hospital After Introduction of Rotavirus Vaccination

Hoonmo L Koo et al. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2013 Mar.

Abstract

We conducted an 8.5-year study examining enteric viruses at Texas Children's Hospital (TCH) before and after rotavirus vaccine introduction. Norovirus prevalence was 10.9%. Rotavirus prevalence decreased 64% after vaccine licensure. Noroviruses are the most common TCH enteropathogen and will likely eclipse rotaviruses as the most important US pediatric gastroenteritis pathogen.

Keywords: Children; Gastroenteritis; Norovirus; Rotavirus; Vaccine.

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