Bichaud L., Piarroux R.P., Izri A., Ninove L., Mary C., De Lamballerie Xavier, Charrel R. (2011). Low seroprevalence of sandfly fever Sicilian virus antibodies in humans, Marseille, France. Clinical Microbiology and Infection, 17 (8), p. 1189-1190. ISSN 1198-743X.
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Low seroprevalence of sandfly fever Sicilian virus antibodies in humans, Marseille, France
Bichaud L., Piarroux R.P., Izri A., Ninove L., Mary C., De Lamballerie Xavier, Charrel R.
Source
Clinical Microbiology and Infection, 2011,
17 (8), p. 1189-1190 ISSN 1198-743X
A seroprevalence study was carried out in the region of Marseille (south-eastern France) to address the public health importance of sandfly fever Sicilian virus (SFSV) and SFSV-like viruses, as recently recognized vectors of those viruses are present in this area. The low seroprevalence rate observed in this study suggests that SFSV is not likely to be of major medical importance in the Marseille area.
