Etiological study of enteric viruses and the genetic diversity of norovirus sapovirus adenovirus and astrovirus in children with diarrhea in Chongqing China

摘要

BackgroundEnteric viruses are a major cause of diarrhea in children, especially those <5 years old. Identifying the viral agents is critical to the development of effective preventive measures. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of common enteric viruses in children <5 years old presented with diarrhea to the Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University.