Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus among Goats, Southern Bhutan

Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus among Goats, Southern Bhutan

We conducted serosurveillance for Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) among goats in southern Bhutan. Testing serum samples from 472 goats for CCHFV-specific IgG using an indirect fluorescent antibody test and ELISA, we found CCHFV antibody–positive goats along the analyzed border region...

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Main Authors: Sangay Rinchen, Yoshihiro Kaku, Eunsil Park, Puspa Maya Sharma, Dawa Tshering, Tenzinla Tenzin, Aya Matsuu, Akiko Okutani, Ken Maeda, Shigeru Morikawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2025-08-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus
viruses
CCHFV
antibodies
goats
Bhutan
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/31/8/24-1989_article
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Summary:We conducted serosurveillance for Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) among goats in southern Bhutan. Testing serum samples from 472 goats for CCHFV-specific IgG using an indirect fluorescent antibody test and ELISA, we found CCHFV antibody–positive goats along the analyzed border region with India, indicating widespread distribution of CCHFV in this area.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059

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