Norovirus GII.4 antibodies in the Portuguese population
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https://doi.org/10.3855/jidc.4616Keywords:
norovirus, antibodies, Portugal, foodborne diseasesAbstract
Introduction: Norovirus GII.4 is the leading cause of outbreaks of acute and sporadic acute gastroenteritis worldwide. Information on the prevalence of norovirus in Portugal is scarce or null.
Methodology: We used a GII.4 norovirus virus-like particle-based enzyme immune assay to measure the seropositivity rate of GII.4 norovirus.
Results: A total of 342 (70%) out of 473 serum samples tested positive for anti-GII.4 norovirus IgG. No statistically significant differences were found between regions, sex and age groups.
Conclusion: Norovirus GII.4 infections are frequent in Portugal.
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2014-09-12
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Mesquita JR, Nascimento MSJ (2014) Norovirus GII.4 antibodies in the Portuguese population. J Infect Dev Ctries 8:1201–1204. doi: 10.3855/jidc.4616
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