Seroprevalence of Arboviruses in Hashimiah, Jordan
Author Information
Author(s): Anwar Batieha, Elias K. Saliba, Ross Graham, Emad Mohareb, Younis Hijazi, Pandu Wijeyaratne
Primary Institution: Jordan University of Science and Technology
Hypothesis
Are arboviral infections present in Hashimiah, Jordan?
Conclusion
The study found evidence of West Nile and sandfly viruses in Jordan for the first time.
Supporting Evidence
- 8% of participants had antibodies for West Nile virus.
- 47% had antibodies for sandfly Sicilian virus.
- 30% had antibodies for sandfly Naples virus.
- All participants were negative for Rift Valley virus.
- Female participants had a higher infection rate than males.
- Living within 2 km of the treatment plant increased infection likelihood.
- Raising domestic animals was a risk factor for sandfly Sicilian virus.
Takeaway
This study looked at people in Jordan to see if they had been infected with certain viruses spread by mosquitoes and sandflies, and found that some had.
Methodology
A serosurvey was conducted where blood samples were taken from participants to test for antibodies against specific viruses.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported data and the exclusion of certain age groups.
Limitations
Children under 5 years were excluded, which may affect the overall infection rates.
Participant Demographics
Participants were 5 years and older, with a mix of genders and varying family incomes.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.016 for West Nile virus proximity to treatment plant
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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