West Nile virus neutralizing antibody prevalence in donkeys from northern Nigeria.

Idoko Sunday Idoko,Gili Schvartz,Sharon Tirosh-Levy,Oran Erster, Jibril Yakubu Jibril,Andrew Musa Adamu,Simon Ikechukwu Enem,Jude Nduka Omeje,Wesley Daniel Nafarnda,Amir Steinman

TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE（2021）

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Abstract

BACKGROUND:This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of anti-West Nile virus (WNV) neutralizing antibodies in donkeys from two areas in northern Nigeria. METHODS:Serology was determined by a virus neutralization test in samples collected from 205 healthy adult donkeys. RESULTS:Fifty-seven donkeys (27.8%) tested seropositive for WNV. Donkeys from Zaria were 2.6 times more likely to have been exposed to WNV (p<0.001). CONCLUSION:The results of this study demonstrate that this zoonotic pathogen is prevalent in these areas and that measures should be implemented to reduce the risk for both humans and equids.

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donkey, Nigeria, serology, West Nile virus

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