PubMed · 1974 · 23 citations · 6 references
Veterinary MedicineImmunologyInfectious DiseasesImmunology Of Infectious DiseasesMolecular VirologyVirologySerological DiagnosisSerological DiagnosticsViral DiagnosticsViral EpidemiologyViral Hemorrhagic FeversViral InfectionsInfectious Disease SerologyNeutralizing Antibody AssaysNeutralizing Antibody PrevalenceNeutralizing Antibody ScreeningPopulation SerologySerological DetectionViral Serology ScreeningViral Seroprevalence
A survey for neutralizing antibodies to Congo virus was carried out in Nigeria. Of a total sample population of 250, comprising 141 males and 109 females, 9 males and 15 females had antibody levels >/= 1.5 log neutralization index. In the age group 0-10 years 4 of 84 males and 14 of 79 females had antibody levels >/= 1.5 log neutralization index. There was no evidence of nonspecific antiviral activity in the sera tested.
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