Viruses, Vol. 16, Pages 719: Seroprevalence of West Nile Virus in Tampa Bay Florida Patients Admitted to Hospital during 2020 & ndash;2021 for Respiratory Symptoms

This study utilized enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) to detect WNV IgG antibodies in 250 patient serum and plasma samples collected at Tampa General Hospital during 2020 and 2021. Plaque reduction neutralization tests were used to confirm ELISA results. Out of the 250 patients included in this study, 18.8% of them were IgG positive, consistent with previous WNV exposure. There was no relationship between WNV exposure and age or sex.

Source: Viruses - April 30, 2024 Category: Virology Authors: Emma C. Underwood Iset M. Vera Dylan Allen Joshua Alvior Marci O ’Driscoll Suzane Silbert Kami Kim Kelli L. Barr Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research