학술논문
Changing epidemiology of human parvovirus 4 infection in sub-Saharan Africa.
Document Type
Academic Journal
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Language
English
ISSN
1080-6040
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.