Antibodies against Rickettsia in Humans and Potential Vector Ticks from Dhofar, Oman
Journal Title: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal - Year 2000, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Objective: To determine the extent of rickettsial infections prevalence of potential vector ticks in the rural population of Dhofar, Oman Methods: Human sera (n = 347) were obtained from six rural localities (school children, farmers, outpatients) in Dhofar, Sultanate of Oman. Sera were tested by mmunofluorescence for the presence of antibodies reacting with Rickettsia conorii antigen. Results: More than half the samples (59%) gave positive reactions (titres of at least 1:64). Ticks (n=707) were collected from cattle, camels and goats (n=102) and included Amblyomma variegatum, Hyalomma a. anatolicum, H. dromedarii, H. rufipes and Rhipicephalus spp., all of which can potentially transmit rickettsiae to humans. Conclusions: The results suggest that rickettsial infections are common among the rural population of Dhofar.
Authors and Affiliations
Idris M A| Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, Ruppel A| University of Heidelberg, Germany, Petney T| University of Heidelberg, Germany
Antibodies against Rickettsia in Humans and Potential Vector Ticks from Dhofar, Oman
Objective: To determine the extent of rickettsial infections prevalence of potential vector ticks in the rural population of Dhofar, Oman Methods: Human sera (n = 347) were obtained from six rural localities (school chil...
From Transplant to Tablets A paradigm shift in Oncology
Life Loss and Disability from Traffc Accidents It is imperative we all act now
Heavy Vehicle Crash Characteristics in Oman 2009–2011
In recent years, Oman has seen a shift in the burden of diseases towards road accidents. Te main objective of this paper, therefore, is to describe key characteristics of heavy vehicle crashes in Oman and identify the...
1st International Conference on Advances in Obstetrics & Gynaecology PART II - POSTERS Sultan Qaboos University, 4–6 December 2013