Astroviruses as causative agents of gastroenteritis
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Astroviruses as causative agents of gastroenteritis
Astroviruses were first identified over 30 years ago and the virus was soon established as an important cause of gastroenteritis, particularly in young children. Human astrovirus disease was thought to result from infection by a limited number of serotypes. However, recent studies have indicated that the extent of genetic diversity is greater than previously assumed. In addition, the widespread...
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عنوان ژورنال: Microbiology Australia
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1324-4272
DOI: 10.1071/ma12077