Publications by authors named "J Vanhomwegen"
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- Researchers sequenced the complete genome of a rabies virus from a gold panner's cerebellum who died from unknown encephalitis in French Guiana.
- The analysis revealed that this virus is closely related to rabies strains found in vampire bats.
- This finding marks the second recorded case of human rabies in that region.
High Seroreactivities to Orthoebolaviruses in Rural Cameroon: A Case-Control Study on Nonhuman Primate Bites and a Cross-sectional Survey in Rural Populations.
Jill-Léa Ramassamy Ahidjo Ayouba Guillaume Thaurignac Chanceline Bilounga Ndongo Patrick Nnuka Jessica Vanhomwegen
J Infect Dis
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- - High seroreactivities to Ebola (EBOV) and Sudan (SUDV) orthoebolavirus antigens were found in rural populations of Cameroon, particularly among Pygmies, despite no reported outbreaks.
- - The study did not find a direct link between the risk of NHP (nonhuman primates) bites and seroreactivity, but indicated that exposure may vary among different ethnic groups.
- - These findings suggest a possible silent circulation of orthoebolaviruses or other unknown filoviruses in forested regions, emphasizing the need for increased surveillance and research in these areas.
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- - The study focuses on the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) in Bangladesh, highlighting the need for a vaccine due to limited knowledge on its ecology and impact on human health.
- - A seroprevalence study revealed that 19.0% of respondents had JEV antibodies, indicating prior exposure, while annual infection rates were estimated at 0.7%, predominantly linked to proximity to pigs.
- - The research identified 10 mosquito species associated with JEV transmission and estimated a severe disease rate of 1 in 1,000 infections, with 76% of severe cases going unnoticed by current surveillance methods.
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a tick-borne viral disease with a mortality rate reaching up to 40% in humans. Currently, CCHF affects three continents: Asia, Europe, and Africa. An increase in confirmed cases in Africa has been observed since 2000.
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