| small round-structured (norwalk-like) viruses and classical human caliciviruses in southeastern australia, 1980-1996. | a total of 6,226 fecal samples collected from 1980 to 1996 in the australian states of victoria, new south wales, and tasmania from individuals with gastroenteritis were tested for small round-structured viruses (srsvs) and classical human caliciviruses (clhucvs) by electron microscopy. there were 223 samples positive for srsvs, and nine positive for clhucvs. srsvs were detected in individuals of all ages and were commonly associated with gastroenteritis outbreaks in nursing homes and hospitals. ... | 1998 | 9661841 |