Autor(es): Bacci Anastasia, Marchi Serena, Fievet Nadine, Massougbodji Achille, Perrin Renè Xavier, Chippaux Jean-Philippe, Sambri Vittorio, Landini Maria Paola, Varani Stefania, Rossini Giada

Resumo: The aim of this study was to investigate the seroprevalence of antichikungunya virus (anti-CHIKV) antibodies in pregnant women living in an urban area of Benin (West Africa). Results were obtained by screening sera collected in 2006 - 2007 with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for anti-CHIKV immunoglobulin G (IgG) - IgM. Positive results were confirmed by indirect immunofluorescence test - microneutralization assay. We found that a large proportion (36.1%) of pregnant women living in Cotonou had specific IgG against CHIKV, indicating a high seroprevalence of the infection in urban southern Benin, whereas no active cases of CHIKV infection were detected.

Imprenta: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, v. 92, n. 6, p. 1133-1136, 2015

Identificador do objeto digital: 10.4269/ajtmh.14-0092

Descritores: Chikungunya virus - Pathogenesis ; Chikungunya virus - Proteins ; Chikungunya virus - Antibodies ; Chikungunya virus - Viral infections ; Chikungunya Virus - Virus ; Chikungunya virus - Chikungunya fever ; Chikungunya virus - Epidemiology ; Chikungunya virus - Immunology ; Chikungunya virus - Public health

Data de publicação: 2015

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