Norovirus, Astrovirus, and Sapovirus in a Tertiary Care Research Hospital
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Conclusion. Vaccinated individuals were more likely than unvaccinated individuals to benefit from antiviral treatment. This finding warrants confirmation in other populations. Disclosures. A. S. Monto, sanofi pasteur: Grant Investigator, Research grant. Novartis: Consultant, Consulting fee. Protein Sciences: Consultant, Consulting fee. E. T. Martin, Pfizer: Scientific Advisor, Research grant. Merck: Scientific Advisor, Research grant. Multiparty Group For Advice on Science: Scientific Advisor, Research grant.
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