Antibodies against MERS Coronavirus in Dromedary Camels, Kenya, 1992–2013

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Authors

Victor M. Corman · Swedish Veterinary Agency

Joerg Jores · Utrecht University

Benjamin Meyer · Utrecht University

M. Younan · Euroimmun Medizinische Labordiagnostika (Germany)

Anne Liljander · Swedish Veterinary Agency

Mohammed Y. Said · Utrecht University

Ilona Gluecks ·

Abstract

Dromedary camels are a putative source for human infections with Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus. We showed that camels sampled in different regions in Kenya during 1992-2013 have antibodies against this virus. High densities of camel populations correlated with increased seropositivity and might be a factor in predicting long-term virus maintenance.

Topics & Keywords

SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research Animal Diversity and Health Studies Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Emerging infectious diseases

Volume 20, Issue 8, pp. 1319-22

DOI: 10.3201/eid2008.140596

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