Changing epidemiology of human parvovirus 4 infection in sub-Saharan Africa.

Journal article

Human parvovirus 4 infections are primarily associated with parenteral exposure in western countries. By ELISA, we demonstrate frequent seropositivity for antibody to parvovirus 4 viral protein 2 among adult populations throughout sub-Saharan Africa (Burkina Faso, 37%; Cameroon, 25%; Democratic Republic of the Congo, 35%; South Africa, 20%), which implies existence of alternative transmission routes.

Authors: Sharp, C; Vermeulen, M; Nébié, Y; Djoko, C; LeBreton, M

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: Emerging infectious diseases
• Volume: 16
• Issue: 10
• Pages: 1605-1607
• Publication date: 2010-10-01
• DOI: 10.3201/eid1610.101001
• EISSN: 1080-6059
• ISSN: 1080-6040
• Language: English
• Keywords: Male; Middle Aged; Capsid Proteins; Parvoviridae Infections; Child; Cameroon; Adolescent; Aged; Antibodies, Viral; Parvovirus; South Africa; Young Adult; Democratic Republic of the Congo; Female; Humans; Burkina Faso; Adult; Africa South of the Sahara