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

Emerg Infect Dis. 2010 Oct;16(10):1605-7. doi: 10.3201/eid1610.101001.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Africa South of the Sahara / epidemiology
  • Aged
  • Antibodies, Viral / blood*
  • Burkina Faso / epidemiology
  • Cameroon / epidemiology
  • Capsid Proteins / immunology
  • Child
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo / epidemiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Parvoviridae Infections / epidemiology*
  • Parvoviridae Infections / virology*
  • Parvovirus / immunology*
  • South Africa / epidemiology
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Antibodies, Viral
  • Capsid Proteins