Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus Antibodies among Livestock on Corsica, France, 2014–2016
Sébastien Grech‐Angelini, Renaud Lancelot, Olivier Ferraris, Christophe N. Peyrefitte, Nathalie Vachiéry, Aurélie Pédarrieu, Armelle Peyraud, Valérie Rodrigues, Denise Bastron, Geneviève Libeau, Bernard Fernandez, Philippe Holzmüller, Renata G. Almeida, Vincent Michaud, Noël Tordo, Loïc Comtet, Raphaëlle Métras, François Casabianca, Laurence Vial
Abstract
We conducted a serologic survey for Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus antibodies in livestock (cattle, sheep, and goats; N = 3,890) on Corsica (island of France) during 2014-2016. Overall, 9.1% of animals were seropositive, suggesting this virus circulates on Corsica. However, virus identification is needed to confirm these results.
Topics & Concepts
VirologyLivestockSerologyVirusAntibodyBiologyCrimean–Congo hemorrhagic feverImmunologyTickEcologyViral Infections and VectorsMosquito-borne diseases and controlViral Infections and Outbreaks Research