Volume 12, Number 8—August 2006
Dispatch
Fecal Viral Load and Norovirus-associated Gastroenteritis
Martin C.W. Chan*, Joseph J.Y. Sung*, Rebecca K.Y. Lam*, Paul K.S. Chan*, Nelson L.S. Lee*, Raymond W.M. Lai*, and Wai K. Leung*
Table
Characteristics of patients infected with norovirus (NoV) genogroup I (GI) and GII
| Characteristics | GI (n = 8) | GII (n = 37) | GI/II coinfection (n = 9) | p value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male sex, no. (%) | 3 (38) | 21 (57) | 4 (44) | 0.44 |
| Mean age, y (range) | 54.6 (13–85) | 33.0 (1–74) | 42.2 (12–65) | 0.02 |
| Hospitalization, no. (%) | 4 (50) | 11 (30) | 1 (11) | 0.41 |
*NoV GI versus GII only.
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