PhD Dissertation at the University of Basrah Explores the Genetic and Immunological Mapping of Rotavirus
The College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Basrah discussed a PhD dissertation on "Detection of Rotavirus A and Determining its Genotype Based on the VP7 Region."
The study, presented by student Rawaa Banai Zubairi, aimed to accurately diagnose the virus using RT-PCR technology in human and bovine fecal samples, while also linking viral infection to the immune response by studying cytokine genes (IL-2, IL-6, and INF-γ).
The dissertation concluded that single base polymorphisms in the IL-2 gene have a significant effect on IL-6 concentration in humans, indicating the role of genetic factors in the severity of infection.
The study recommended that genetic and immunological analyses be adopted as a fundamental pillar to support rotavirus prevention and control programs and to develop healthcare and veterinary strategies in Iraq.
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