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Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus Endemicity in United Arab Emirates, 2019
- Source :
- Emerging Infectious Diseases, Vol 26, Iss 5, Pp 1019-1021 (2020)
- Publication Year :
- 2020
- Publisher :
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2020.
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Abstract
- We conducted a cross-sectional survey of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) in dromedary camels and attached ticks at 3 locations in the United Arab Emirates. Results revealed a high prevalence of CCHFV-reactive antibodies in camels and viral RNA in ticks and camel serum, suggesting the virus is endemic in this country.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10806040 and 10806059
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.5e9a4beab79744d79aef58b7f94d93c0
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2605.191414