Epidemiology of Human Parvovirus 4 Infection in Sub-Saharan Africa

Emerging Infectious Diseases

关键词: Viruses;    human parvovirus;    PARV4;    parenteral transmission;    HIV/AIDS and other retroviruses;    hepatitis C virus;   

DOI  :  10.3201/eid1610.101001

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Human parvovirus 4 infections are primarily associated with parenteral exposure in western countries. By ELISA, we demonstrate frequent seropositivity for antibody to parvovirus 4 viral protein 2 among adult populations throughout sub-Saharan Africa (Burkina Faso, 37%; Cameroon, 25%; Democratic Republic of the Congo, 35%; South Africa, 20%), which implies existence of alternative transmission routes.

【 授权许可】

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