Seroprevalence study of Toscana virus in Yafran area, Libya.

Background & Objectives: In Mediterranean countries, infection of Toscana virus is a public health problem during the summer season, related to sandflies activity; it may cause aseptic meningitis and mild meningoencephalitis. We investigated the presence of antibodies (IgG) against the Toscana virus in the sera of individuals living in the area of Yafran, Libya.

Methods: During the period from December 2013 to February 2014, a total of 232 sera samples were collected from Yefran hospital.