The purpose of this study was to examine global epidemiological trends in human norovirus
(NoV) outbreaks by transmission route and setting, and describe relationships between …

Infection surveillance definitions for long-term care facilities (ie, the McGeer Criteria) have
not been updated since 1991. An expert consensus panel modified these definitions on the …

Context Norovirus outbreaks are common among vulnerable, elderly populations in US
nursing homes. Objectives To assess whether all-cause hospitalization and mortality rates …

Noroviruses are the most common cause of acute non‐bacterial gastroenteritis outbreaks
worldwide, including New Zealand. New Zealand has a population of 4.4 million, which …

Background Tissue culture-adapted Tulane virus (TV), a GI. 1 rhesus enteric calicivirus
(ReCV), and a mixture of GII. 2 and GII. 4 human norovirus (NoV)-containing stool sample …

An ultrasensitive and fully automated bioluminescent enzyme immunoassay (BLEIA) was
developed for the detection of norovirus (NV) capsid antigen. In the evaluation tests with …

In May 2011, five consecutive gastroenteritis outbreaks were reported at schools in
Gyeonggi-do. Epidemiological inspection revealed that one food manufacture company …

: Background: Noroviruses belong to the Norovirus genus in the Caliciviridae family. Norovi-
ruses are the most common causes of gastroenteritis and have a great impact on public …

We investigated an outbreak initially attributed to norovirus; however, Clostridium
perfringens toxicoinfection was subsequently confirmed. C. perfringens is an …

Comprehensive Manuals in Pediatrics are designed to broaden the prac titioner's clinical
scope by providing a wide range of diagnostic and management skills ordinarily considered …