Norovirus GII.4 Sydney
| Norovirus GII.4 Sydney | |
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Virus classification 
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| (unranked): | Virus |
| Realm: | Riboviria |
| Kingdom: | Orthornavirae |
| Phylum: | Pisuviricota |
| Class: | Pisoniviricetes |
| Order: | Picornavirales |
| Family: | Caliciviridae |
| Genus: | Norovirus |
| Species: | Norwalk virus |
| Strain: | Norovirus GII.4 Sydney
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GII.4 Sydney is a
Genogroup II, genotype
4, or GII.4.
This variant of the virus has a common ancestor with the previously dominant variants of GII.4 Apeldoorn (2007) and NewOrleans (2009), but is
epitopes, consistent with observations from prior epidemics. This may have led to an escape to existing herd immunity and might explain the observed increased outbreak activity.[3]
The
flu). Common home cleaning agents do not eliminate the virus and it is only removed from a person's hands by repeatedly washing them.[4]
References
- ^ "Notes from the Field: Emergence of New Norovirus Strain GII.4 Sydney — United States, 2012". CDC. January 25, 2013. Retrieved December 29, 2013.
- ^ Vaesa, Janelle (23 January 2013). "Norovirus Spreads Worldwide in 2013: Viral Gastroenteritis". Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
- PMID 23305715.
- ^ Richard Besser (January 26, 2013). "Doctors Warn of New Stomach 'Superbug' Hitting U.S." ABC News. Retrieved December 29, 2013.