Publications by authors named "Yohanna Mayelle Gomes"
Article Synopsis
- Noroviruses (NoV) are a leading cause of gastroenteritis outbreaks globally, and susceptibility to infection is linked to the histo-blood group antigen (HBGA).
- The study examined NoV prevalence and HBGA characteristics in 397 children from Quilombola communities in Brazil, revealing a higher infection rate in those with diarrhea compared to asymptomatic children.
- Among infected children, various NoV genotypes were identified, with mutations in the FUT2 and FUT3 genes, pointing to genetic factors affecting susceptibility and suggesting that younger children (under 12 months) are particularly vulnerable to NoV infections.
