Role of Norwalk virus in outbreaks of nonbacterial gastroenteritis

Harry B. Greenberg, Jose Valdesuso, Robert H. Yolken, Eugene Gangarosa, William Gary, Richard G. Wyatt, Tasuke Konno, Hiroshi Suzuki, Robert M. Chanock, Albert Z. Kapikian

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Abstract

Twenty-five separate outbreaks of nonbacterial gastrointestinal illnesses were studied serologically for evidence of infection w'ith the Norwalk virus and the rotaviruses that affect humans. Eight of 25 outbreaks appeared to be related to the Norwalk virus. In one of the 25 outbreaks, there was evidence of rotavirus infection. These observations suggest that the Norwalk virus or serologically related agents play an important role in epidemic nonbacterial gastroenteritis in adults and older children.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)564-568
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Infectious Diseases
Volume139
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1979
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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