Norovirus GII.4 antibodies in the Portuguese population

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2014

Authors

Joao R Mesquita (Author) Other; Maria S J Nascimento (Author) FFUP

Journal

Title: Journal of Infection in Developing Countries

Vol. 8

Pages: 1201-1204

ISSN: 1972-2680

Publisher: Open Learning on Enteric Pathogens

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Scientific classification

FOS: Medical and Health sciences > Health sciences

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-009-V6W

DOI: 10.3855/jidc.4616

Abstract (EN): 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.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 4