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Host genetic factors affect susceptibility to norovirus infections in Burkina Faso.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Nordgren Johan, Nitiema Léon W, Ouermi Djeneba, Simpore Jacques, Svensson Lennart
Abstract excerpt
Norovirus (NoV) constitutes the second most common viral pathogen causing pediatric diarrhea after rotavirus. In Africa, diarrhea is a major health problem in children, and yet few studies have been performed regarding NoV. The association of histo-blood group antigens (HBGA) and susceptibility t...
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