Abstract
Schmallenberg virus, a novel orthobunyavirus, is spreading among ruminants, especially sheep, throughout Europe. To determine the risk for human infection, we conducted a survey among shepherds to assess possible exposure and symptoms. We also performed serologic and molecular assays. No evidence of transmission to humans was detected.
Highlights
In November 2011, a new virus of the genus Orthobunyavirus was isolated from diseased cattle in Germany and was provisionally called Schmallenberg virus (SBV) [1]
We developed an indirect fluorescent antibody test (IFAT) for primary testing of human serum
We investigated the risk for human infection after possible high exposure to an emerging vector-borne epizootic disease through contact with infected animals and tissues or through insect bites
Summary
In November 2011, a new virus of the genus Orthobunyavirus was isolated from diseased cattle in Germany and was provisionally called Schmallenberg virus (SBV) [1]. It has caused disease in ruminants, i.e., sheep, cattle, and goats. Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus, are highly transmissible to humans through handling of infectious animal tissue. We conducted a seroprevalence study among exposed shepherds in the area in Germany most affected (North Rhine-Westphalia) to determine whether zoonotic or vector-borne infections occur in humans. Contact with birth products or with lambs that had characteristic signs of SBV disease
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