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Biphasic MERS-CoV Incidence in Nomadic Dromedaries with Putative Transmission to Humans, Kenya, 2022-2023.

Authors :
Ogoti BM
Riitho V
Wildemann J
Mutono N
Tesch J
Rodon J
Harichandran K
Emanuel J
Möncke-Buchner E
Kiambi S
Oyugi J
Mureithi M
Corman VM
Drosten C
Thumbi SM
Müller MA
Source :
Emerging infectious diseases [Emerg Infect Dis] 2024 Mar; Vol. 30 (3), pp. 581-585.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is endemic in dromedaries in Africa, but camel-to-human transmission is limited. Sustained 12-month sampling of dromedaries in a Kenya abattoir hub showed biphasic MERS-CoV incidence; peak detections occurred in October 2022 and February 2023. Dromedary-exposed abattoir workers (7/48) had serologic signs of previous MERS-CoV exposure.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1080-6059
Volume :
30
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Emerging infectious diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
38407189
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid3003.231488