Outdoor Absolute Humidity Predicts the Start of Norovirus GII Epidemics

Abstract

Viral gastroenteritis causes considerable morbidity, especially in vulnerable groups such as the elderly and chronically ill. Predicting the beginning of seasonal epidemics is important for the health care system to withstand increasing demands.

Genetic Diversity of Human Norovirus in Children Less Than 5 Years of Age With Acute Gastroenteritis in Rural Communities in the Gambia

“…The genotyping results revealed 41 genogroups and 16 unique sequence genotypes. The Noronet surveillance data 2005-2016, also showed variant Sydney 2012 as the predominantly detected norovirus variant worldwide since 2012 [23]. The results of this study indicating norovirus Gll.4 genotype as predominant genotype form 2007-2012, differ from the discoveries of a novel Gll.17 as the predominant genotype in Asia [24].…”