ABSTRACT
In 1982-1983, were reported the cases of haemorrhagic fevers among populations living in the Madina-Ula district of Guinea. Clinico-epidemiological and serological studies (experimental studies) reveal into presumption of Ebola and Lassa fever viruses significance in the etiology of the disease outbreaks. Antibodies to Ebola virus were recognized in 19% from total number of sweating reconvalescent patients with the same clinical features, in order to 8% in healthy local populations. Antibodies to Lassa virus were detected in 3 cases, in 4 cases was revealed Lassa virus antigen in small rodents.
Subject(s)
Hemorrhagic Fevers, Viral/epidemiology , Antibodies, Viral/analysis , Ebolavirus/immunology , Guinea-Bissau , Hemorrhagic Fevers, Viral/immunology , Humans , Lassa Fever/epidemiology , Lassa Fever/immunologyABSTRACT
A new arbovirus named "Forécariah" has been isolated from ticks Boophylus geigy in Republic of Guinea (West Africa), district Forecariah. This virus is classified into Bhanja antigen group, due to its physico-chemical, biological and antigenic properties.
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Arboviruses/isolation & purification , Bunyaviridae/isolation & purification , Ticks/microbiology , Animals , Antibodies, Viral/analysis , Antigens, Viral/analysis , Arboviruses/immunology , Bunyaviridae/immunology , Cattle , Cytopathogenic Effect, Viral , Female , Guinea-Bissau , Humans , MiceABSTRACT
A new arbovirus named "Kindia" has been isolated from ticks Amblyomma variegatum in Guinea (West Africa), district Kindia. This virus is classified into Palyam group of Orbiviruses, due to its physico-chemical, biological and antigenic properties.
