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High serum levels of norovirus genotype-specific blocking antibodies correlate with protection from infection in children.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 1 Dec 2014
Malm Maria, Uusi-Kerttula Hanni, Vesikari Timo, Blazevic Vesna
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Norovirus is a common cause of acute gastroenteritis in children. Serum immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies have been implicated in protection against norovirus-associated gastroenteritis, but the level, specificity, and functionality necessary for protection remain to be elucidated. METHODS: Norovirus-specific IgG antibodies to genogroup II (GII)-4-2010 New Orleans (NO), GII-4-1999, GII-12-1998,...
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