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ArticleJournal of Korean medical science2026

Epidemiological and Genotypic Trends of Enteric Adenovirus, Astrovirus, and Sapovirus in Gwangju, Korea, 2017-2023.

Mi Hyeon Lim, Min Ji Kim, Ji-Eun Lee, Da Jeong Hwang, Kwang Ho Lee, Yi-Deun Ha, Gyung-Li Gang, Jihyoun Seong, Jung-Mi Seo

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Mi Hyeon LimDepartment of Infectious Disease Research, Health and Environment Research Institute of Gwangju, Gwangju, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8757-9806
Min Ji KimDepartment of Food and Drugs Research, Health and Environment Research Institute of Gwangju, Gwangju, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9334-5782
Ji-Eun LeeDepartment of Infectious Disease Research, Health and Environment Research Institute of Gwangju, Gwangju, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5423-4206
Da Jeong HwangDepartment of Infectious Disease Research, Health and Environment Research Institute of Gwangju, Gwangju, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1886-4134
Kwang Ho LeeDepartment of Infectious Disease Research, Health and Environment Research Institute of Gwangju, Gwangju, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8665-837X
Yi-Deun HaDepartment of Infectious Disease Research, Health and Environment Research Institute of Gwangju, Gwangju, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0772-8667
Gyung-Li GangDepartment of Infectious Disease Research, Health and Environment Research Institute of Gwangju, Gwangju, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7780-5569
Jihyoun SeongInstitute for Biomedical Science, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Korea. jhseong.cnuh@gmail.com.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7584-9247
Jung-Mi SeoDepartment of Infectious Disease Research, Health and Environment Research Institute of Gwangju, Gwangju, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6890-8061

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Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency 6332-304-330
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Abstract

backgroundAcute gastroenteritis caused by enteric viruses remains a major public health concern, particularly in young children. While norovirus and group A rotavirus have been well investigated, data on enteric adenovirus, astrovirus, and sapovirus remain limited. This study aimed to investigate the long-term epidemiological and genotypic trends of enteric adenovirus (HAdV), astrovirus (HAstV), and sapovirus (SaV) in Gwangju, South Korea.

methodsA total of 16,531 stool samples were collected from patients with acute gastroenteritis between 2017 and 2023 through the national surveillance system. Viral detection and genotyping were performed using standardized molecular methods, and phylogenetic analysis was conducted for selected strains.

resultsThe overall positivity rates were 2.2% for HAdV, 2.5% for HAstV, and 1.0% for SaV. Detection dropped to the lowest levels in 2020 and increased sharply in 2021-2022, particularly in children aged 0-5 years. This pattern likely reflects the impact of COVID-19-related public health measures and their relaxation. Genotypic analysis revealed a predominance of HAdV-F41, HAstV type 1, and SaV GI.1. Notably, while HAstV and SaV exhibited genotype diversity before 2020, type 1 and GI.1 became dominant thereafter. Phylogenetic analysis demonstrated minimal genetic variation among dominant strains.

conclusionThis seven-year surveillance highlights significant shifts in the prevalence and genotype distribution of underrecognized enteric viruses. The findings underscore the importance of sustained epidemiological and molecular monitoring to inform future public health strategies targeting enteric virus transmission.

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AdenoviridaeGastroenteritisMamastrovirusSapovirusAstroviridae InfectionsChildChild, PreschoolFecesFemaleGenotypeHumansInfantInfant, NewbornMalePhylogenyRepublic of KoreaAstrovirusEnteric AdenovirusEnteric VirusEpidemiologic MonitoringGastroenteritisSapovirus

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