Norovirus

Epidemiology of Rotavirus-Norovirus Co-Infection and Determination of Norovirus Genogrouping among Children with Acute Gastroenteritis in Tehran, Iran

Background: Enteric viruses, particularly human rotavirus and norovirus, have been shown to replace bacteria and parasites, as the most common pathogens responsible for acute diarrhea. However, there are still few epidemiological data on the simultaneous occurrence of these viruses in Iran. In this regard, the aim of this study was to assess the useful epidemiological data on the gastroenteriti...

Norovirus in healthcare settings

PURPOSE OF REVIEW To provide an overview of the burden of norovirus disease in healthcare settings and the factors responsible for outbreaks in these institutions; to assess progress on interventions aimed at reducing the burden of norovirus disease. RECENT FINDINGS Norovirus outbreaks in healthcare settings are driven by confluence of viral diversity, the built environment, and host factors....

Norovirus: an overview.

Although noroviruses (NoVs) were the first viral agents linked to gastrointestinal disease, for a long time they have been considered secondary cause of gastroenteritis, second to rotaviruses as etiologic agents. The development of molecular techniques in diagnosing NoV provided a clearer insight into the epidemiological impact of these viruses, which are currently recognized not only as the le...

norovirus outbreak in iran

Norovirus in immunocompromised patients.

W hile undergoing a routine mammogram, Mrs. B, age 76 years and in good health, was found to have right axillary adenopathy. A core biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of follicular lymphoma and she was referred to an oncologist who recommended treatment with six cycles of bendamustine, mitoxantrone, and rituximab. She tolerated the treatment fairly well except for mild lower abdominal discomfort fo...