Susceptibility of Children to Sapovirus Infections, Nicaragua, 2005–2006

We describe the genetic diversity of sapovirus (SaV) in children in Nicaragua and investigate the role of host genetic factors and susceptibility to SaV infections. Our results indicate that neither ABO blood group, Lewis phenotype, nor secretor status affects susceptibility to SaV infection in Nica...

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Main Authors: Bucardo, Filemón, Carlsson, Beatrice, Nordgren, Johan, Larson, Göran, Blandon, Patricia, Vilchez, Samuel, Svensson, Lennart
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2012
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3559137/