Astroviruses are nonenveloped, positive-sense single-stranded RNA viruses that cause
gastrointestinal illness. Although a leading cause of pediatric diarrhea, human astroviruses …

The critical nature of the microbiology laboratory in infectious disease diagnosis calls for a
close, positive working relationship between the physician/advanced practice provider and …

Astroviruses are non-enveloped, single-stranded RNA viruses that infect mammalian and
avian species. In humans, astrovirus infections are one of the most common causes of …

Viruses of concern for quantitative wastewater monitoring are usually selected as a result of
an outbreak and subsequent detection in wastewater. In addition, targeted metagenomics …

Human astroviruses (HAstVs) have frequently been detected in individuals with acute
gastroenteritis (AGE). However, a precise estimate of the overall prevalence of the virus in …

Human astrovirus (HAstV) is recognized as one of the major causative agents of acute
gastroenteritis in children worldwide. Data on the genetic diversity of HAstV in Nigeria are …

Human astroviruses (HAstVs) cause severe diarrhea and represent an important health
problem in children under two years of age. Despite their medical importance, the study of …

Human astroviruses are single-stranded RNA enteric viruses that cause a spectrum of
disease ranging from asymptomatic infection to systemic extragastrointestinal spread; …

Background The epidemiology of human astroviruses (HAstVs) in hospitalised patients less
than 5 years of age from selected sites in South Africa was investigated. Diarrheagenic stool …

Human astrovirus is an important cause of viral gastroenteritis worldwide. Young children,
the elderly, and the immunocompromised are especially at risk for contracting severe …