First serologic evidence of human hantavirus infection in Alagoas State in Northeastern Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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50(6): 819-823, Nov.-Dec. 2017. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
Hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS) is rare in Northeastern Brazil.METHODS:
Prospective surveillance was conducted over a two-year period in Alagoas State, Northeastern Brazil. The prevalence of anti-hantavirus N-antigen IgM and IgG in human serum samples was determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay testing.RESULTS:
High avidity IgG was found in nine of 476 serum samples tested (from 102 patients with clinical manifestations compatible with HCPS, 124 patients with leptospirosis, and 250 healthy rural workers).CONCLUSIONS:
Serologic evidence of past hantavirus infection in residents of Alagoas State indicates that hantaviruses are present in northeastern Brazil, even in areas silent for HCPS.
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Asunto principal:
Inmunoglobulina G
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Infecciones por Hantavirus
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Anticuerpos Antivirales
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
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Estudio de prevalencia
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Factores de riesgo
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Estudio de tamizaje
Límite:
Adolescente
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Adulto
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Anciano
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Niño
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Child, preschool
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Lactante
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Masculino
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina Tropical
Año:
2017
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Laboratório Central de Saúde Pública de Alagoas/BR
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Universidade Federal Alagoas/BR
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Universidade de São Paulo/BR
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