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KMID : 0364820120480020102
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Korean Journal of Microbiology
2012 Volume.48 No. 2 p.102 ~ p.108
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Prevalence of Human Noroviruses Detected from Outbreaks of Gastroenteritis Patients in Seoul, Korea
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Kim Eun-Jung
Kim Moo-Sang
Chae Young-Zoo
Cheon Doo-Sung
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Abstract
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Fecal specimens from acute gastroenteritis in Seoul from 2003 to 2007 were collected and then tested for the
presence of Norovirus by RT-PCR. Among a total of 4,685 samples investigated, 383 samples (8.2%) were positive.
The analysis of outbreaks related norovirus contamination occurred from 2003 to 2007 in Seoul revealed 57 cases
happened during investigated period. Seasonal prevalence showed winter season predominant characteristics of
pattern of epidemics by long term investigation for norovirus infections. The incidence of norovirus infection in the
case of acute gastroenteritis by catering food in school were 32%, by food in general restaurant were 29%. This
epidemiological investigation in Seoul was strongly needed for control and prevention of outbreaks related with
norovirus by forecasting disease epidemics.
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KEYWORD
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norovirus, prevalence, RT-PCR
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