Epizootiology of Hantaan and Related Viruses in Baltimore, Maryland.
Abstract
The eqizootiology of Hantavirus infections in wild and domestic mammals, and humans was studied in Baltimore MD, from June 1984 through August 1986. Serum samples were collected and tested by indirect immunofluorescent antibody (IFA) or plaque reduction neutralization (PRN) tests from a total of 1501 small wild rodents, 649 cats, 164 dogs, and 935 humans. Rats and meadow voles were the most commonly infected species (321/753; 42.6% and 26/100; 26.0% seropositive, respectively). House mice, white-footed mice, dogs and cats were less frequently seropositive, although at least one individual of each species had an IFA titer greater than 1:32. Forty-one humans (4.4%) were seropositive. Infected rats were found at all 15 locations sampled, although prevalence rates varied. Keywords: Serology.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 31, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA178338
Entities
People
- James Childs
Organizations
- Johns Hopkins University