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gastroenteritisInflammation of the stomach and intestines, giving rise to abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhoea. It may be caused by food or other poisoning, allergy, or infection. Dehydration may be severe and it is a particular risk in infants. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Genetic diversity of norovirus and sapovirus in
hospitalized infants with sporadic cases of acute gastroenteritis in
Chiang Mai, Thailand.
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
Rotavirus is a leading cause of severe acute gastroenteritis in
infants and young children, with over 95% of these children infected
by the time they are 5 years old. Since the introduction of rapid molecular detection
techniques, a high proportion of acute gastroenteritis outbreaks have
been attributed to NoVs (1-3). |
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