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Detection of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus antibodies in cattle in Kenedougou and Mouhoun provinces in Burkina Faso.
Open Vet J
August 2024
Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases Service, Public Health and Environment Department, Interstate School of Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, (EISMV), Dakar, Senegal.
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigated the presence and factors influencing Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in cattle across two provinces in Burkina Faso, revealing a high overall serum prevalence of 72.2% among 371 bovines surveyed.
- - Results showed a significant difference in prevalence between the two provinces, with Mouhoun province at 80% and Kénédougou at 65.6%, highlighting a greater risk in certain areas.
- - The findings indicated that female and cross-breed cattle were more susceptible to CCHF infection, emphasizing the need for improved control measures in veterinary practices to address this public health concern.