Serological evidence of West Nile Virus infection among humans in the southern Provinces of Morocco
Introduction: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of West Nile Virus infection in the southern provinces of Morocco. Methodology: A total of 250 sera, collected during 2012 in the province of Dakhla, were analyzed by microneutralisation assay. Results: WNV-neutralizing anti...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
2013-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Infection in Developing Countries |
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| Online Access: | https://jidc.org/index.php/journal/article/view/3399 |
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| Summary: | Introduction: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of West Nile Virus infection in the southern provinces of Morocco.
Methodology: A total of 250 sera, collected during 2012 in the province of Dakhla, were analyzed by microneutralisation assay.
Results: WNV-neutralizing antibodies were detected in 13 samples (5.2%). The participants with WNV-specific antibodies were significantly younger than the rest of the population (p = 0.009). The positivity rate was higher among women (6.3%) than men (3.6%) (p = 0.26).
Conclusions: This is the first serological evidence of WNV infection among humans in the southern provinces of Morocco.
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| ISSN: | 1972-2680 |