West Nile virus infection in individuals with pre-existing Usutu virus immunity, northern Italy, 2018.
Euro Surveill
; 24(21)2019 May.
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ABSTRACT
In 2018, there was a large West Nile virus (WNV) outbreak in northern Italy. We observed five atypical cases of WNV infection that were characterised by the presence of WNV RNA and WNV IgG at the time of diagnosis, but no IgM response during follow-up. Neutralisation assays demonstrated pre-existing Usutu virus immunity in all patients. Besides challenging diagnosis, the immunological crosstalk between the two viruses warrants further investigation on possible cross-protection or infection enhancement effects.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Fiebre del Nilo Occidental
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Virus del Nilo Occidental
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Vigilancia en Salud Pública
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Flavivirus
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Anticuerpos Antivirales
Límite:
Adult
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Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Euro Surveill
Asunto de la revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Año:
2019
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Italia