Susceptibility of Children to Sapovirus Infections, Nicaragua, 2005–2006

Abstract

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.

Keywords

• sapovirus infections
• children
• Nicaragua
• Lewis or secretor status
• ABO blood group
• viruses