Abstract
Norovirus (NoV) infection in immunocompromised patients may lead to prolonged norovirus shedding. Here, we demonstrate the involvement of three chronic shedders in hospital outbreaks. Combined epidemiological and molecular evidence suggests that in one case, NoV transmission occurred at least 17 days after the first diagnosis.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Caliciviridae Infections / epidemiology*
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Caliciviridae Infections / transmission
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Caliciviridae Infections / virology
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Cross Infection / epidemiology*
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Cross Infection / transmission
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Cross Infection / virology
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Humans
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Immunocompromised Host
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Molecular Epidemiology
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Norovirus / classification
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Norovirus / genetics
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Norovirus / isolation & purification*
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Virus Shedding*