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Hyderabad: Norovirus detected in kids under 5

Hyderabad: A new variant of Norovirus has been detected among paediatric gastroenteritis patients in the city, said researchers of Gandhi Hospital and Ella Foundation.

The new variant of the virus causes acute diarrhoea in all age groups.

As reported by The Times of India, microbiologists conducted a study for Norovirus in children below five years in city. The study was carried out by collecting the stool samples and clinical data from 458 children below five years of age and control group.

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