# Draft genomes of norovirus from stool samples of under-five children presenting with gastroenteritis in Malawi from 2012 to 2024

**Authors:** Ernest Matambo, Flywell Kawonga, Chimwemwe Mhango, End Chinyama, Josephine Msowoya, Clara Majengo, Sesiyanda Maseko, Nkosazana Shange, Surprise Baloyi, Milton T. Mogotsi, Francis E. Dennis, Celeste Donato, Benjamin Kumwenda, Martin M. Nyaga, Chrispin Chaguza, Khuzwayo C. Jere

PMC · DOI: 10.1128/mra.00602-25 · Microbiology Resource Announcements · 2025-07-28

## TL;DR

This study presents five draft norovirus genomes from young children in Malawi who had gastroenteritis between 2012 and 2024.

## Contribution

The study provides new genomic data on norovirus strains circulating in Malawi over a 12-year period.

## Key findings

- Five draft norovirus genomes were successfully sequenced from stool samples.
- The samples were collected from under-five children with gastroenteritis in Malawi.
- The data spans a 12-year period from 2012 to 2024.

## Abstract

Norovirus is one of the most important etiological agents of gastroenteritis (GE) and food-borne diarrhea in all age groups worldwide. Here we report five draft genomes of norovirus isolated from stool samples collected from under-five children presenting with GE in Malawi from 2012 to 2024.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** gastroenteritis (MONDO:0002269)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (taxon 9606)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** GE (MESH:D005759), food-borne diarrhea (MESH:D005517)
- **Species:** Norovirus (genus) [taxon 142786]

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