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Susceptibility of children to sapovirus infections, Nicaragua, 2005-2006.
Emerging infectious diseases - 1 Nov 2012
Bucardo Filemón, Carlsson Beatrice, Nordgren Johan, Larson Göran, Blandon Patricia, Vilchez Samuel, Svensson Lennart
Abstract excerpt
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 Nicaragua.
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