Seroepidemiologic Survey of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus in Logging Communities, Myanmar
Tierra Smiley Evans, Theingi Win Myat, Nang Sarm Hom, Keersten M. Ricks, Min Thein Maw, Zaw Min Oo, Aung Than Toe, Nyein Thu Aung, Pyaephyo Aung, Tin Htun Aung, Paul A. Kuehnert, Kyaw Zin Thant, Ye Tun Win, Wai Zin Thein, Nicole R. Gardner, Randal J. Schoepp, Christine K. Johnson, Hlaing Myat Thu
Abstract
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) is endemic in Asia, infecting many animal hosts, but CCHFV has not been reported in Myanmar. We conducted a seroepidemiologic survey of logging communities in Myanmar and found CCHFV exposure was common (9.8%) and exposure to wild animal blood and body fluids was associated with seropositivity.
Topics & Concepts
Crimean–Congo hemorrhagic feverVirologyGeographyLoggingMedicineForestryTickViral Infections and VectorsViral Infections and Outbreaks ResearchMosquito-borne diseases and control