Frequency and phylogeny of norovirus in diarrheic children in Istanbul, Turkey

Ozkul, A.; Kocazeybek, Bekir; Turan, Nuri; Reuter, Gabor; Bostan, Kamil; Yilmaz, Aysun; Altan, Eda; Uyunmaz, Gulsah; Karakose, Ali; Muratoglu, Karlo; Elevli, Murat; Helps, Christopher; Yilmaz, Hüseyin

doi:10.1016/j.jcv.2011.03.004

Frequency and phylogeny of norovirus in diarrheic children in Istanbul, Turkey

Ozkul A. A., Kocazeybek B. S., Turan N., Reuter G., Bostan K., Yilmaz A., ...More

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL VIROLOGY, vol.51, no.3, pp.160-164, 2011 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 51 Issue: 3
Publication Date: 2011
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jcv.2011.03.004
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL VIROLOGY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.160-164
Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Norovirus (NoV) is recognised as one of the most common causes of foodborne infections. Contaminated shellfish, food, water and hospitals are well documented sources of the virus.