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
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Africa South of the Sahara / epidemiology
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Aged
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Antibodies, Viral / blood*
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Burkina Faso / epidemiology
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Cameroon / epidemiology
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Capsid Proteins / immunology
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Child
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Democratic Republic of the Congo / epidemiology
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Parvoviridae Infections / epidemiology*
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Parvoviridae Infections / virology*
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Parvovirus / immunology*
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South Africa / epidemiology
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Young Adult
Substances
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Antibodies, Viral
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Capsid Proteins