Human arbovirus infections in Burundi: results of a seroepidemiologic survey, 1980-1982 |
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Authors: | F Rodhain B Carteron R Laroche C Hannoun |
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Abstract: | A serological survey on 623 human sera was conducted in Burundi in 1980-1982, in order to evaluate the frequency of arboviral antibodies in the inhabitants of the three main areas: lowlands, central plateau and mountainous ridge. The results show a rather high activity of arboviruses, mainly in the lowlands (34.2% of inhabitants with antibodies). Chikungunya virus seems to be the most active arbovirus; the activity of Flavivirus is moderate; no trace of activity of yellow fever or West Nile viruses was found; Bunyavirus antibodies (particularly against Ilesha virus) were also detected. |
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