Viral agents, especially norovirus, are the most common cause of nosocomial spread of epidemic gastroenteritis (GE). Rapid and reliable detection of these agents could reduce the risk of outbreaks.
Department of Infectious Diseases/Clinical Virology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Guldhedsgatan 10B, SE-413 46 Gothenburg, Sweden. Lars.Gustavsson@microbio.gu.se
