Dromedaries in Africa and elsewhere carry the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). To search for evidence of autochthonous MERS-CoV infection in humans, we tested archived serum from livestock handlers in Kenya for MERS-CoV antibodies. Serologic evidence of infection was confirmed for 2 persons sampled in 2013 and 2014.
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【저자키워드】 viruses, antibodies, coronavirus, Africa, MERS-CoV, humans, Middle East respiratory syndrome, livestock handlers, eastern Kenya, 【초록키워드】 Infection, serum, serologic, Kenya, Evidence, Middle East, respiratory syndrome coronavirus, MERS-CoV infection, Dromedary, tested,
【저자키워드】 viruses, antibodies, coronavirus, Africa, MERS-CoV, humans, Middle East respiratory syndrome, livestock handlers, eastern Kenya, 【초록키워드】 Infection, serum, serologic, Kenya, Evidence, Middle East, respiratory syndrome coronavirus, MERS-CoV infection, Dromedary, tested,