Molecular detection and genetic diversity of norovirus genogroup IV: a yearlong monitoring of sewage throughout Italy

Arch Virol. 2010 Apr;155(4):589-93. doi: 10.1007/s00705-010-0619-y. Epub 2010 Mar 7.

Abstract

Noroviruses cause acute viral gastroenteritis worldwide. They are classified in five genogroups, of which GI, GII, and GIV infect humans. Little information is available on the prevalence and clinical effects of GIV noroviruses. We conducted a large-scale molecular-epidemiological investigation, a yearlong monitoring of 11 wastewater treatment plants throughout Italy, with the aim of studying the circulation of GIV NoV, as well as its genetic diversity. Eight percent of samples tested positive, and sequence analysis showed a considerable degree of genetic variability. These results imply the need for further studies to elucidate the role of this virus as a gastroenteritis-causing pathogen.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cluster Analysis
  • Genetic Variation*
  • Genotype
  • Italy
  • Molecular Epidemiology
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Norovirus / classification*
  • Norovirus / genetics
  • Norovirus / isolation & purification*
  • Phylogeny
  • Prevalence
  • Sequence Analysis, DNA
  • Sequence Homology
  • Sewage / virology*

Substances

  • Sewage

Associated data

  • GENBANK/FN663929
  • GENBANK/FN663930
  • GENBANK/FN663931
  • GENBANK/FN663932
  • GENBANK/FN663933
  • GENBANK/FN663934
  • GENBANK/FN663935
  • GENBANK/FN663936
  • GENBANK/FN663937
  • GENBANK/FN663938
  • GENBANK/FN663939
  • GENBANK/FN663940
  • GENBANK/FN663941
  • GENBANK/FN663942
  • GENBANK/FN663943