Detection and genetic characterization of the emergent GII.17_2014 norovirus genotype among children with gastroenteritis from Northern Brazil

Infect Genet Evol. 2017 Mar:48:1-3. doi: 10.1016/j.meegid.2016.11.027. Epub 2016 Dec 5.

Abstract

Norovirus is the most important cause of viral gastroenteritis outbreaks worldwide. Recently, a novel GII.17 norovirus variant emerged and caused epidemics in Asian countries, replacing the GII.4 Sydney 2012 strain in hospitalized cases. In this study we describe the emergence of this novel NoV GII.17_2014 strain in Brazil.

Keywords: Brazil; GII.17; Gastroenteritis; Norovirus.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Brazil
  • Caliciviridae Infections / virology*
  • Child
  • Gastroenteritis / virology*
  • Genes, Viral
  • Genotype
  • Humans
  • Molecular Typing
  • Norovirus / genetics*
  • Phylogeny