First Broad-Range Serological Survey of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever among Hungarian Livestock.
Viruses
; 16(6)2024 May 29.
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ABSTRACT
(1) Background:
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is an emerging tick-borne disease endemic in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and the Balkan and Mediterranean regions of Europe. Although no human CCHF cases have been reported, based on vector presence, serological evidence among small vertebrates, and the general human population, Hungary lies within high evidence consensus for potential CCHF introduction and future human infection. Thus, the aim of our pilot serosurvey was to assess CCHF seropositivity among cattle and sheep as indicator animals for virus circulation in the country. (2)Methods:
In total, 1905 serum samples taken from free-range cattle and sheep in 2017 were tested for the presence of anti-CCHF virus IgG antibodies using commercial ELISA and commercial and in-house immunofluorescent assays. (3)Results:
We found a total of eleven reactive samples (0.58%) from five administrative districts of Hungary comprising 8 cattle and 3 sheep. The most affected regions were the south-central and northwestern parts of the country. (4)Conclusions:
Based on these results, more extended surveillance is advised, especially in the affected areas, and there should be greater awareness among clinicians and other high-risk populations of the emerging threat of CCHF in Hungary and Central Europe.Palavras-chave
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Doenças dos Ovinos
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Vírus da Febre Hemorrágica da Crimeia-Congo
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Gado
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Febre Hemorrágica da Crimeia
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Anticorpos Antivirais
Limite:
Animals
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Viruses
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Hungria