The prevalence of IGM antibodies to Zika virus in pregnant women in Northern Nigeria
- Authors: Adekola H.A.1, Ojo D.A.2, Balogun S.A.2, Dipeolu M.A.2, Mohammed M.3, Adejo D.S.3, Aliyu R.M.4, Abdullahi M.A.4, Madugu N.H.4
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Affiliations:
- Olabisi Onabanjo University
- Federal University of Agriculture
- Ahmadu Bello University
- Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital
- Issue: Vol 68, No 2 (2023)
- Pages: 117-123
- Section: ORIGINAL RESEARCH
- URL: https://journal-vniispk.ru/0507-4088/article/view/132623
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.36233/0507-4088-162
- EDN: https://elibrary.ru/bboxlh
- ID: 132623
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Abstract
Introduction. Zika virus (ZIKV) infection during pregnancy can result in severe outcomes for both the pregnant woman and the developing fetus.
The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence of Zika virus infection among pregnant women who sought healthcare services at Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital.
Materials and methods. Serum samples were collected and analyzed using Enzyme Linked Immunoassay and RT-qPCR methods, while a structured questionnaire was used to gather relevant information about the participants.
Results. The results showed that 53 out of the 180 pregnant women tested positive for Anti-Zika IgM antibodies, which represents a 29.4% prevalence rate. Subsequent RT-qPCR analysis found that only 6 out of the 53 positive samples contained Zika virus RNA. Fever and headache were the most commonly reported symptoms related to the infection.
Conclusion. These findings indicate a potential outbreak of Zika fever in Northern Nigeria emphasizing the importance for pregnant women to take precautions to avoid getting infected.
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##article.viewOnOriginalSite##About the authors
Hafeez Aderinsayo Adekola
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Author for correspondence.
Email: hadeinsayor@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-3132-3315
PhD, University Lecturer, Lecturer II of Department of Microbiology
Nigeria, Ago Iwoye, Ogun StateDavid Ajiboye Ojo
Federal University of Agriculture
Email: daojo3@yahoo.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-5762-7689
PhD, University Lecturer, Professor of Department of Microbiology
Nigeria, Abeokuta, Ogun StateSaka Adebayo Balogun
Federal University of Agriculture
Email: balogunsa@hotmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-0045-602X
PhD, University Lecturer, Professor of Department of Microbiology
Nigeria, Abeokuta, Ogun StateMorenike Aderonke Dipeolu
Federal University of Agriculture
Email: dmorenike@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-8479-6135
PhD, University Lecturer, Professor of Department of Microbiology
Russian Federation, Abeokuta, Ogun StateMusa Mohammed
Ahmadu Bello University
Email: bokanee78@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-5240-2130
MSc, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Immunologist of Department of Medicine
Nigeria, Zaria, Kaduna StateDaniel Stephen Adejo
Ahmadu Bello University
Email: adedansteve@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-0246-0767
MSc, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Pathologist of Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Nigeria, Zaria, Kaduna StateRabi'at Muhammad Aliyu
Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital
Email: rabaahmb@ymail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-5735-9709
MSc, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Pathologist of Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Nigeria, Zaria, Kaduna StateMohammed Asara Abdullahi
Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital
Email: asara1744@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-3820-8264
MSc, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Pathologist of Department of Internal Medicine
Nigeria, Zaria, Kaduna StateNana Hawwa Madugu
Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital
Email: madugu20007@yahoo.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-8832-4215
PhD, University Lecturer, Professo of Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Nigeria, Zaria, Kaduna StateReferences
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