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Detection and Genogrouping of Noroviruses from Children's Stools By Taqman One-step RT-PCR
Published on: July 22, 2012
Molecular detection and characterization of noroviruses from children in Botswana
Kirsten Mattison1, Teresa K Sebunya, Anu Shukla
1Bureau of Microbial Hazards, Health Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada. kirsten.mattison@hc-sc.gc.ca
Journal of Medical Virology
|December 24, 2009
Abstract:
Stool specimens were collected from 100 children in Botswana. RT-PCR analysis detected noroviruses (NoVs) in 24% of samples tested. Genogroup I and genogroup II strains were identified. There was no association between NoV detection and age or gender. This study is the first indication that NoVs circulate widely in Botswana.
