| Serological studies on the epidemiology of sandfly fever in the Old World. | |
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PMID: 829416 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Selected human sera from 59 different localities in Africa, the Mediterranean littoral, eastern Europe and Asia were examined by plaque reduction neutralization test against eight sandfly (Phlebotomus) fever virus serotypes (Sicilian, Naples, Arumowot, SudAn 754-61, Karimabad, Salehabad, Gordil and Saint Floris) known to occur in the Old World. Results of these studies provide new information on the geographic distribution and prevalence of human infection with each of the viruses. Specific neutralizing antibodies were detected against all of the agents except Salehabad. Naples and Sicilian antibodies were encountered most frequently and had the widest geographic range; moreover they were found only in areas where Phlebotomus papatasi occurs. Age-specific antibody rates for several of the viruses are presented. These data and the epidemiology of sandfly fever are discussed. |
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Authors:
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R B Tesh; S Saidi; S J Gajdamovic; F Rodhain; J Vesenjak-Hirjan |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Bulletin of the World Health Organization Volume: 54 ISSN: 0042-9686 ISO Abbreviation: Bull. World Health Organ. Publication Date: 1976 |
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Created Date: 1977-10-14 Completed Date: 1977-10-14 Revised Date: 2010-10-26 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7507052 Medline TA: Bull World Health Organ Country: SWITZERLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 663-74 Citation Subset: IM |
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Adolescent Adult Africa, Northern Asia Child Child, Preschool Europe Humans Infant Infant, Newborn Middle Aged Phlebotomus Fever / epidemiology*, immunology |
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