Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Gastroenteritis viruses: an overview.

R I Glass1, J Bresee, B Jiang

  • 1Viral Gastroenteritis Section, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA.

Novartis Foundation Symposium
|July 11, 2001
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Obesity-driven thyroid cancer burden in middle-aged and older populations: temporal trends and projected trajectories based on the Global Burden of Disease study.

Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi·2026
Same author

Separate Exact Laws of Kinetic and Magnetic Energy Cascade in Magnetohydrodynamic Turbulence.

Physical review letters·2026
Same author

A comparative study of vessel length measurements in branches of eight subtropical woody species based on three methods.

Plant biology (Stuttgart, Germany)·2026
Same author

Izalontamab brengitecan (Iza-bren; BL-B01D1), a first-in-class EGFR-HER3 bispecific antibody-drug conjugate, for patients with EGFR-mutated NSCLC: pooled analysis of phase I and phase II trials.

Annals of oncology : official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology·2026
Same author

[Clinical efficacy of 12 o'clock peripheral iridectomy in aphakic eyes undergoing pars plana vitrectomy with heavy silicone oil tamponade].

[Zhonghua yan ke za zhi] Chinese journal of ophthalmology·2026
Same author

The use of coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) to predict coronary artery plaque, with a focus on new, high-risk, and obstructive plaques.

Clinical radiology·2025
Same journal

Genetic and therapeutic control of diabetogenic CD8+ T cells.

Novartis Foundation symposium·2009
Same journal

Translating mucosal antigen based prevention of autoimmune diabetes to human.

Novartis Foundation symposium·2009
Same journal

Re-establishing immune tolerance in type 1 diabetes via regulatory T cells.

Novartis Foundation symposium·2009
Same journal

Immune markers of disease and therapeutic intervention in type 1 diabetes.

Novartis Foundation symposium·2009
Same journal

Towards a curative therapy in type 1 diabetes: remission of autoimmunity, maintenance and augmentation of beta cell mass.

Novartis Foundation symposium·2009
Same journal

CD8 and cytotoxic T cells in type 1 diabetes.

Novartis Foundation symposium·2009
See all related articles

Acute gastroenteritis, a common illness, disproportionately affects the very young and elderly. Advances in molecular diagnostics are improving our understanding and control of viral gastroenteritis, including rotaviruses and caliciviruses.

Area of Science:

  • Virology
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Acute gastroenteritis is a widespread human illness, with significant morbidity and mortality, particularly in children and the elderly.
  • Viral pathogens are primary causes of gastroenteritis in children, with rotaviruses, caliciviruses, astroviruses, and adenoviruses being key culprits.
  • Gastroenteritis presents as endemic childhood diarrhea or outbreaks affecting all ages, often linked to contaminated food and water.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the epidemiology and causative agents of viral gastroenteritis.
  • To highlight the impact of molecular characterization on understanding and diagnosing these viruses.
  • To explore new avenues for prevention and control strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of viral gastroenteritis pathogens and epidemiology.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Discussion of molecular characterization techniques for virus identification.
  • Analysis of diagnostic advancements and their implications.
  • Main Results:

    • Four main viral families (rotaviruses, caliciviruses, astroviruses, adenoviruses) cause most childhood gastroenteritis.
    • Caliciviruses, particularly Norwalk-like viruses, are significant causes of epidemic gastroenteritis in all age groups.
    • Molecular characterization has enhanced pathogen understanding and diagnostic capabilities.

    Conclusions:

    • Molecular advancements are crucial for reassessing the disease burden and epidemiology of viral gastroenteritis.
    • Improved diagnostics facilitate the development of targeted prevention and control measures, including vaccines and public health interventions.
    • Continued research into viral gastroenteritis is essential for mitigating its impact on global health.