CCHFV Seroprevalence among Hunter-Gatherers, Northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dacquin M. Kasumba, Samuel M. Shamamba, Ange Y. Mubiala, Bobo N. Bazola, Amanda C. Horton, Charles Ndawula, Jean-Jacques Muyembe-Tamfum, Jean-Christophe Sabue Mulangu
TL;DR
This study found a 4% CCHFV antibody presence in hunter-gatherer communities in northeastern DRC, suggesting undetected virus circulation.
Contribution
The study reports CCHFV seroprevalence in previously unstudied hunter-gatherer populations in the DRC.
Findings
4% of 300 participants tested positive for CCHFV antibodies.
CCHFV is likely circulating undetected in the region.
The findings highlight the need for improved surveillance systems.
Abstract
We evaluated human Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) seroprevalence in hunter-gatherer populations of northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. We tested blood from 300 participants for CCHFV antibodies; 4% were CCHFV-positive. CCHFV likely has been circulating undetected in the country, indicating the need for a more robust surveillance system.
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TopicsViral Infections and Vectors · Mosquito-borne diseases and control · Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research