First serologic evidence of human hantavirus infection in Alagoas State in Northeastern Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop;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.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Imunoglobulina G
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Infecções por Hantavirus
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Anticorpos Antivirais
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Ano de publicação:
2017
Tipo de documento:
Article