Abstract
Dromedaries in Africa and elsewhere carry the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). To search for evidence of autochthonous MERS-CoV infection in humans, we tested archived serum from livestock handlers in Kenya for MERS-CoV antibodies. Serologic evidence of infection was confirmed for 2 persons sampled in 2013 and 2014.
Keywords:
Africa; MERS-CoV; Middle East respiratory syndrome; antibodies; coronavirus; eastern Kenya; humans; livestock handlers; viruses.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Africa / epidemiology
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Animals
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Antibodies, Viral / blood
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Antibodies, Viral / immunology*
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Coronavirus Infections / epidemiology*
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Coronavirus Infections / history
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Coronavirus Infections / immunology*
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Coronavirus Infections / transmission
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Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
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Farmers
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Female
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History, 21st Century
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus / immunology*
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Occupational Exposure
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Population Surveillance
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Seroepidemiologic Studies
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Young Adult