We conducted a systematic review of studies that used reverse transcription–PCR to
diagnose norovirus (NoV) infections in patients with mild or moderate (outpatient) and …

Human astroviruses (HAstVs) have frequently been detected in individuals with acute
gastroenteritis (AGE). However, a precise estimate of the overall prevalence of the virus in …

This prospective study, conducted from January 2003 to June 2005, investigated the
incidence and the clinical role of various enteric viruses responsible for infantile …

Background: Calprotectin is a marker associated with intestinal inflammation. The aim of this
study is to explore the diagnostic value of fecal calprotectin in predicting bacterial/viral …

Background. Norovirus and rotavirus cause outbreaks of diarrheal disease worldwide. This
prospective observational study was undertaken to investigate the clinical characteristics …

Background Acute gastroenteritis caused by bacteria, virus and parasite is an important
cause of childhood morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Rotavirus and norovirus …

Acute infectious gastroenteritis is one of the most common diseases among all ages,
particularly in developing countries. The pathogen spectrum may differ among different …

Abstract Background. Human bocavirus (HBoV) was recently discovered in children with
respiratory tract disease and gastroenteritis. The causative role of HBoV in human …

Abstract Aim Human astrovirus (HAstV) is an important causative agent of gastroenteritis in
humans, which mainly infects young children and the elderly. The goal of this study was to …

Rotavirus is recognised as the most important agent of severe acute gastroenteritis (AGE) in
young children. In a 2-year prospective survey, we investigated the epidemiology and …