Seroprevalence of  Anaplasma phagocytophilum  among Forestry Rangers in Northern and Northeastern Poland | Zendy

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Seroprevalence of Anaplasma phagocytophilum among Forestry Rangers in Northern and Northeastern Poland

Author(s) -

STAŃCZAK JOANNA,

GRZESZCZUK ANNA

Publication year - 2006

Publication title -

annals of the new york academy of sciences

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.712

H-Index - 248

eISSN - 1749-6632

pISSN - 0077-8923

DOI - 10.1196/annals.1374.011

Subject(s) - seroprevalence , anaplasma phagocytophilum , titer , indirect immunofluorescence , antibody , antibody titer , veterinary medicine , medicine , immunology , serology , borrelia burgdorferi

The aim of this study was to evaluate the seroprevalence of A. phagocytophilum in a group of workers from 13 forest management areas of northern and northeastern Poland. A total of 478 sera were tested by indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA). Elevated IgG antibody titers were detected in 46 samples (9.6%). Of these, 34 (73.9%) had a titer of 1:64, 7 (15.2%) 1:128, and 5 (10.9%) 1:256. All seropositive persons disclaimed any clinical symptoms of HGA. The antibodies prevalent in persons with extreme outdoor activity and in indoor workers was comparable—9.6 % and 9.7%, respectively. Moreover, participants had no statisfically significant differences in the prevalence of antibodies related to sex, age, or years of employment.

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