Chimpanzee adenovirus antibodies in humans, sub-Saharan Africa

Emerg Infect Dis. 2006 Oct;12(10):1596-9. doi: 10.3201/eid1210.060078.

Abstract

Human sera from the United States, Thailand, and sub-Saharan Africa and chimpanzee sera were tested for neutralizing antibodies to 3 chimpanzee adenoviruses. Antibodies were more common in humans residing in sub-Saharan Africa than in humans living in the United States or Thailand. This finding suggests cross-species transmission of chimpanzee adenoviruses.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Adenoviridae Infections / virology
  • Adenoviruses, Simian / immunology*
  • Africa
  • Animals
  • Antibodies, Viral / blood*
  • Humans
  • Pan troglodytes / blood
  • Pan troglodytes / immunology*

Substances

  • Antibodies, Viral