# CCHFV Seroprevalence among Hunter-Gatherers, Northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

## 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.

## Key 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.