Serological studies on the epidemiology of sandfly fever in the Old World

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...

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Published inBulletin of the World Health Organization Vol. 54; no. 6; pp. 663 - 674
Main Authors Tesh, R B, Saidi, S, Gajdamovic, S J, Rodhain, F, Vesenjak-Hirjan, J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Switzerland 1976
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Africa, Northern
Asia
Child
Child, Preschool
Europe
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Middle Aged
Phlebotomus Fever - epidemiology
Phlebotomus Fever - immunology
Sandfly Fever
Africa, Northern
Asia
Europe
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Summary: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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ISSN:0042-9686