| molecular epidemiology of human astrovirus and adenovirus serotypes 40/41 strains related to acute diarrhea in tunisian children. | human astrovirus (astv) and adenovirus types 40 and 41 (adv 40/41) are responsible for epidemic and endemic acute gastroenteritis in children and adults. the present study was designed to evaluate the prevalence and genetic diversity of enteric viruses in children in tunisia. a total of 788 fecal samples were collected during a 4-year period in the region of monastir, from children under 12 years old, hospitalized or presenting in dispensaries with symptoms of acute gastroenteritis. astv and adv ... | 2009 | 19774695 |