Norovirus outbreaks in Abruzzo region during 2017

Purpose: Norovirus (NoV) is a pathogen frequently involved in non-bacterial gastroenteritis, causing diarrhea and vomiting in millions of cases worldwide annually. Transmission is mostly determined from person to person. However, NoV infection has additionally been associated with the consumption of raw shellfish or as a consequence of foodstuff contamination during processing or serving. A systematic review of outbreaks attributed to NoV between March and June 2017 in Abruzzo region was conducted to assess the contribution of NoV epidemiology in the human disease.

Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases - January 31, 2019 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: G. Aprea, D. D ’angelantonio, A. Boni, S. Scattolini, S. Di Giacobbe, S. Antoci, V. Di Marzio, O. Portanti, A. Rosamilia, I. Di Bartolo, M. Monini, G. Savini, F. Pomilio, G. Migliorati, N. D’alterio Tags: 19.012 Source Type: research