ArticleFrontiers in cellular and infection microbiology2023
Molecular and serological evidence of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever orthonairovirus prevalence in livestock and ticks in Cameroon.
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- Seroprevalence of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus Infection in Humans and Domestic Ruminants, Democratic Republic of the Congo.Emerging infectious diseases · 2026Article
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- Serosurveillance of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus antibodies in livestock as a reservoir for human infection in Afghanistan.One health (Amsterdam, Netherlands) · 2025Article
- First report of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus exposure in human and livestock populations, Center Region, Cameroon.Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2025Article
- Detection of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus and Rift Valley fever virus antibodies in animal workers in Cameroon.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2025Article
- First Detection of Antibodies Specific to Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus in Rural Populations of Gabon.The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene · 2024Article
- Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever outbreak in Northern Senegal in 2022: Prevalence of the virus in livestock and ticks, associated risk factors and epidemiological implications.Zoonoses and public health · 2024Article
- Large-Scale Serological Survey of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus and Rift Valley Fever Virus in Small Ruminants in Senegal.Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Recent Advances in Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus Detection, Treatment, and Vaccination: Overview of Current Status and Challenges.Biological procedures online · 2024Review
- Serological Evidence of Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever in Livestock in the Omaheke Region of Namibia.Microorganisms · 2024Article
- Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus in ticks, domestic, and wild animals.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2024Review
- Serological Prevalence of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus Infection in Small Ruminants and Cattle in The Gambia.Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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Introduction: Despite a high fatality rate in humans, little is known about the occurrence of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) in Cameroon. Hence, this pioneer study was started with the aim of determining the prevalence of CCHFV in domestic ruminants and its potential vector ticks in Cameroon. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in two livestock markets of Yaoundé to collect blood and ticks from cattle, sheep, and goats. CCHFV-specific antibodies were detected in the plasma using a commercial ELISA assay and confirmed using a modified seroneutralization test. Ticks were screened for the presence of orthonairoviruses by amplification of a fragment of the L segment using RT-PCR. Phylogeny was used to infer the genetic evolution of the virus. Results: Overall, 756 plasma samples were collected from 441 cattle, 168 goats, and 147 sheep. The seroprevalence of CCHFV was 61.77% for all animals, with the highest rate found in cattle (433/441, 98.18%) followed by sheep (23/147, 15.65%), and goats (11/168, 6.55%), ( Conclusion: These seroprevalence results call for additional epidemiological studies on CCHFV, especially among at-risk human and animal populations in high-risk areas of the country.
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