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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
immunology and microbiology
Prevalence of antibodies against orthopoxviruses among residents of Likouala region, Republic of Congo: Evidence for Monkeypox virus exposure
American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Volume 77, No. 6, Year 2007
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Description
Monkeypox virus is a zoonotic orthopoxvirus (OPX) of west and central sub-Saharan Africa. We conducted a cross-sectional serosurvey in Likouala region, Republic of Congo to assess exposure to OPX. Whole blood was collected using Nobuto blood filter strips (NBFS). Titers of IgM and IgG to OPX were assessed using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Demographic and clinical characteristics were compared with serostatus using the chi-square test or Fisher's exact test. Multivariate logistic regression was performed to evaluate factors for independent association with serostatus. A total of 994 specimens were analyzed; the overall seroprevalence for OPX IgM was 1.7%. Age < 25 years reduced the likelihood of OPX exposure, and persons living in Ngangania village had independently higher odds (odds ratio = 33.5, 95% confidence interval = 7.2-166). Blood collection for serosurveys using NBFS is feasible and practical. Adult activities such as hunting and carcass preparation may play an important role in exposure to Monkeypox virus. Copyright © 2007 by The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
Authors & Co-Authors
Lederman, Edith R.
United States, San Diego
Naval Medical Center San Diego
Reynolds, Mary G.
United States, Atlanta
Viral and Rickettsial Zoonoses Br.
Karem, Kevin L.
United States, Atlanta
Viral and Rickettsial Zoonoses Br.
Braden, Zachary
United States, Atlanta
Viral and Rickettsial Zoonoses Br.
Learned, Lynne A.
Unknown Affiliation
Wassa Wassa, Demole
Congo, Brazzaville
Universite Marien Ngouabi
Moundeli, Omba
Congo, Brazzaville
Universite Marien Ngouabi
Hughes, Christine Marie
United States, Atlanta
Viral and Rickettsial Zoonoses Br.
Harvey, Joseph M.
Congo
Mission G.o. Congo
Regnery, Russell L.
United States, Atlanta
Viral and Rickettsial Zoonoses Br.
Mombouli, Jean Vivien
Congo, Brazzaville
Universite Marien Ngouabi
Damon, Inger K.
United States, Atlanta
Viral and Rickettsial Zoonoses Br.
Statistics
Citations: 54
Authors: 12
Affiliations: 4
Identifiers
Doi:
10.4269/ajtmh.2007.77.1150
ISSN:
00029637
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Infectious Diseases
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Case-Control Study
Study Locations
Congo