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A study of the host range and distribution of antibody to Akabane virus (genus bunyavirus, family Bunyaviridae) in Kenya

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 October 2009

F. Glyn Davies  and
D. M. Jessett
F. Glyn Davies
Affiliation:
Veterinary Research Laboratory, P.O. Kabete, Kenya
D. M. Jessett
Affiliation:
Veterinary Research Laboratory, P.O. Kabete, Kenya
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Serum neutralizing antibody to Akabane virus (genus bunyavirus, family Bunyaviridae) was found in a high proportion (50–95%) of cattle sampled in Kenya, while sheep and goats had fewer positive (13–33%). Camel and horse sera also contained antibody to the virus (70% and 50% respectively). The antibody was found in animals from the high altitude temperate type of grasslands, drier bushed and wooded grasslands and the semi-desert. No arthrogryposisnor hydranencephaly has been encountered in Kenya which might be related to this widespread virus infection.

A wide range of Kenyan wild ruminants had antibody to Akabane virus in their sera, as also did zebra.

Type
Research Article
Information
Journal of Hygiene , Volume 95 , Issue 1 , August 1985 , pp. 191 - 196
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1985

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