Studying of Crimean Hemorrhagic Fever Natural Focality in the Republic of Ingushetia
Presented are the results of epizootiological and epidemiological monitoring of Crimean hemorrhagic fever (CHF) in the territory of the Republic of Ingushetia. 6 cases of CHF were registered and confirmed during 5 years (2004-2008), 3 (50 %) of them being fatal. 5 species of ixodic ticks were shown...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Russian |
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Federal Government Health Institution, Russian Research Anti-Plague Institute “Microbe”
2009-04-01
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| Series: | Проблемы особо опасных инфекций |
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| Online Access: | https://journal.microbe.ru/jour/article/view/970 |
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| Summary: | Presented are the results of epizootiological and epidemiological monitoring of Crimean hemorrhagic fever (CHF) in the territory of the Republic of Ingushetia. 6 cases of CHF were registered and confirmed during 5 years (2004-2008), 3 (50 %) of them being fatal. 5 species of ixodic ticks were shown to be infected with Crimean hemorrhagic fever virus of which 67,7 % were ticks Boophilus annulatus. CHF virus antigen and specific antibodies were detected in great and small cattle. Specific antibodies in titres 1:800 - 1:1600 were found in blood serum of donors. Data received confirmed the presence of CHF natural focus in the territory of the Republic of Ingushetia. |
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| ISSN: | 0370-1069 2658-719X |