Could hantavirus circulation superpose areas of highly endemic vaccinia virus outbreaks? A retrospective seroepidemiological study in State of Minas Gerais

Introduction Hantavirus infections have been described in several regions in Brazil through seroepidemiological studies. Usually, populations are associated with rural and wild environment mainly due to close contact to species of Sigmodontinae rodents, considered hantavirus reservoirs. Methods A re...

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Published in:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical 2014-11, Vol.47 (6), p.778-782
Main Authors: Giliane, despaceSouza Trindade, André, Tavares da Silva, Galileu, Barbosa Costa, Poliana, despaceOliveira Figueiredo, Jônatas, Santos Abrahão, Erna, Geessien Kroon, Luiz, Tadeu Moraes Figueiredo, Flávio, Guimarães da Fonseca
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Epidemiology
Hantavirus
Outbreaks
Rural areas
Sigmodontinae
Studies
Vaccinia virus
Viruses
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Summary:Introduction Hantavirus infections have been described in several regions in Brazil through seroepidemiological studies. Usually, populations are associated with rural and wild environment mainly due to close contact to species of Sigmodontinae rodents, considered hantavirus reservoirs. Methods A retrospective serosurvey was conducted to access the hantavirus seroprevalence in people living in regions affected by bovine vaccinia outbreaks. Results Sera from 53 patients were analyzed and none of them presented anti-hantavirus IgG antibodies. Conclusions This study presents an opportunity to analyze seronegativity despite close and recurrent contact with known hantavirus reservoirs. Aspects of hantavirus and bovine vaccinia emergence are also discussed.
ISSN:0037-8682
1678-9849
DOI:10.1590/0037-8682-0033-201