Why the study?
What is the incidence of human calicivirus infection in patients with sporadic gastroenteritis in South Africa?
Population
1,296 South African patients with sporadic gastroenteritis
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports regional HuCV surveillance in gastroenteritis; leaves open validation of combined RT-PCR assays in prospective studies.
What is the incidence of human calicivirus infection in patients with sporadic gastroenteritis in South Africa?
Human caliciviruses account for 3.3% of sporadic gastroenteritis cases in South Africa, highlighting the need for a combination of assays including RT-PCR for accurate detection.
Wolfaardt et al. (1997) studied this question.
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