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Antibodies against MERS coronavirus in dromedary camels, Kenya, 1992-2013.

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.

SUBMITTER: Corman VM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4111164 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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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. ...[more]