[Progress in epidemiological research of norovirus infection].

Abstract

With characteristics of high infectivity, diverse transmission routes and high variation, norovirus is the main pathogen of sporadic cases and outbreaks of acute gastroenteritis, resulting in a serious disease burden. This paper summarizes the latest progress in epidemiological research of norovirus infection from aspects of disease burden caused by acute gastroenteritis, virus variation and predominant strains, prevention and control measures, and immunization and vaccine development.

• Authors: Y Wang, Z Y Gao, L Jia, P Yang, Q Y Wang, Q B Lu, F Q Cui
• Journal: Zhonghua liu xing bing xue za zhi = Zhonghua liuxingbingxue zazhi (Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi) Vol. 43 Issue 6 Pg. 974-980 (Jun 10 2022) ISSN: 0254-6450 [Print] China
• PMID: 35725358 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Caliciviridae Infections (epidemiology)
• Disease Outbreaks
• Epidemiologic Studies
• Gastroenteritis (epidemiology, prevention & control)
• Humans
• Norovirus