Norovirus GII.4 antibodies in the Portuguese population

Authors

  • João Rodrigo Mesquita Escola Superior Agrária, Instituto Politécnico de Viseu, Viseu, Portugal
  • Maria São José Nascimento Campus Agrário de Vairão, Vairão, Portugal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3855/jidc.4616

Keywords:

norovirus, antibodies, Portugal, foodborne diseases

Abstract

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.

Author Biographies

João Rodrigo Mesquita, Escola Superior Agrária, Instituto Politécnico de Viseu, Viseu, Portugal

DVM, MSc, PhD

Maria São José Nascimento, Campus Agrário de Vairão, Vairão, Portugal

PhD. Full professor

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Published

2014-09-12

How to Cite

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Mesquita JR, Nascimento MSJ (2014) Norovirus GII.4 antibodies in the Portuguese population. J Infect Dev Ctries 8:1201–1204. doi: 10.3855/jidc.4616

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