Table 4.8.
Epidemiological features of astrovirus gastroenteritis outbreaks
| Parameters | Li et al. (2010) | Oh et al. (2003) | Liu et al. (2007) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Place of study | Inner Mongolia, China | Germany | Wuhan City, China |
| Time period of study | 9 October 2008–13 February 2009 | February 2001–January 2002 | June 2004–May 2005 |
| Setting of outbreak | Nursery in maternity hospital | Children hospitalized with acute gastroenteritis | OPD of Wuhan children’s hospital |
| Incidence of astrovirus | 45.90 % (28/61) | 4 % (5/129) | 9.87 % (33/335) |
| Most common serotype detected | HAst V1b | HAst V1 | HAst V1 |