The presence and seroprevalence of arthropod-borne viruses in nasiriyah governorate, southern iraq: A cross-sectional study
Autor(es): Barakat Ali Mohammed, Smura Teemu, Kuivanen Suvi, Huhtamo Eili, Kurkela Satu, Putkuri Niina, Hasony Hassan J, Al-Hello Haider, Vapalahti Olli
Resumo: The knowledge on the presence - seroprevalence of arboviruses in Iraq is fragmental. To assess the exposure of the population to arbovirus infections in southern Iraq, we conducted a serological screening of the most common arbovirus groups using immunofluorescence, hemagglutination inhibition - neutralization tests. Serum samples of 399 adult volunteers were collected in Nasiriyah, Iraq. Antibodies were detected against West Nile virus (WNV) (11.6%), s-fly-borne Sicilian virus serocomplex (18.2%), s-fly-borne Naples virus serocomplex (7.8%), Sindbis virus (1.5%), chikungunya virus (0.5%), - Tahyna virus (2.0%). The results suggest that WNV - s-fly-borne phlebovirus infections are common in southern Iraq, - these viruses should be considered as potential causative agents in patients with febrile disease -/or neurological manifestations.
Imprenta: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, v. 94, n. 4, p. 794-799, 2016
Identificador do objeto digital: 10.4269/ajtmh.15-0622
Descritores: Chikungunya virus - Arbovirus ; Chikungunya virus - Antibodies ; Chikungunya Virus - Virus
Data de publicação: 2016
