Author:
Mesquita João Rodrigo,Costantini Verónica P,Cannon Jennifer L,Lin Seh-ching,Nascimento Maria São José,Vinjé Jan
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Noroviruses are important enteric pathogens in humans and animals. Recently, we reported a novel canine norovirus (CaNoV) in dogs with diarrhea belonging to a new genogroup (GVI). No data are available on exposure of humans to this virus.
Methods
Sera from 373 small animal veterinarians and 120 age-matched population controls were tested for IgG antibodies to CaNoV by a recombinant virus like particle based enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.
Results
Antibodies to CaNoV were found in 22.3% of the veterinarians and 5.8% of the control group (p < 0.001). Mean corrected OD450 values for CaNoV antibodies were significantly higher in small animal veterinarians compared to the control group.
Conclusions
These findings suggest that CaNoV may infect humans and small animal veterinarians are at an increased risk for exposure to this virus. Additional studies are needed to assess if this virus is able to cause disease in humans.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Infectious Diseases,Virology
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