An antigenic investigation of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) in hard ticks from provinces in northern Turkey |
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Authors: | Harun Albayrak Emre Ozan Mitat Kurt |
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Institution: | (1) Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Virology, Ondokuz Mayis University, 55139 Atakum, Samsun, Turkey;(2) Virology Laboratory, Veterinary Control and Research Institute, 55200 Atakum, Samsun, Turkey;(3) Parasitology Laboratory, Veterinary Control and Research Institute, 55200 Atakum, Samsun, Turkey |
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Abstract: | Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus threatens human health. Exposure of the infected tick is a strong risk factor for human
disease. In this study, the hard ticks collected from a variety of mammalian species (cattle, sheep, goat, and buffalo) and
a turtle in either coastal or inland Black Sea region of Turkey were surveyed for the presence of antigen from Crimean-Congo
hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV). CCHFV antigen was found in 46 of 421 tick pools (10.92%). Positivity rates for the provinces
varied and were as follows: Samsun 33.87%, Ordu 4.34%, Giresun 8.86%, Sinop 6.09%, Amasya 7.40%, Tokat 5.08%, and Sivas 8.06%.
CCHFV antigen was detected in seven of 11 tick species tested. These results suggest that these hard ticks may act as a reservoir
for CCHFV in northern Turkey. |
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