Gastroenteritis caused by norovirus GGII.4, The Netherlands, 1994-2005

Emerg Infect Dis. 2007 Jan;13(1):144-6. doi: 10.3201/eid1301.060800.

Abstract

From 1994 through 2005, gastroenteritis outbreaks caused by norovirus generally increased in the Netherlands, with 3 epidemic seasons associated with new GGII.4 strains. Increased percentages of GGII.4 strains during these epidemics, followed by a sharp decrease in their absolute and relative numbers, suggest development of immunity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Caliciviridae Infections / epidemiology*
  • Caliciviridae Infections / virology*
  • Disease Outbreaks
  • Gastroenteritis / epidemiology*
  • Gastroenteritis / virology*
  • Humans
  • Netherlands / epidemiology
  • Norovirus / classification*
  • Norovirus / isolation & purification
  • Norovirus / physiology*
  • Seasons
  • Time Factors