High Seroprevalence and Risk Factors of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus in Camels at Livestock Markets in Border Regions, Nigeria, 2023–2024
The very high seroprevalence observed in camels suggests that they may contribute to the epidemiology of CCHF in northern Nigeria. Although cultural practices such as consumption of raw camel milk and urine are common, their role in CCHFV transmission remains uncertain; therefore, further studies are recommended to investigate their potential epidemiological significance. Strengthening One Health-based surveillance, vector control, and public education is critical to reducing zoonotic transmission and protecting human and animal health.
Authors
- Dorcas A. Gado (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2130-425X)
- B Akawu
- Mohammed Usman Sajo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8014-2011)
- Nicodemus Mkpuma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6337-1613)
- David Odion Ehizibolo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5743-9717)
- Ishaku Turaki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0628-4617)
- Agom Danmarwa
- MJ Muhammad
- Habibu Haliru
- Corrie Brown
- Ibrahim Garba
- Aminu Shittu
- Maryam Muhammad
- Olumuyiwa Oyekan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0782-9570)
- Mansur Abubakar
- Elizabeth E. Williams
- Monica Onoja
- Abdullahi Ardo
- Abdullahi Mohammed
- Bonto Faburay
Institutions
- International Life Sciences Institute India (IN)
- Kansas State University (US)
- Sokoto State University (NG)
- Ministry of Natural Resources (RW)
- National Veterinary Research Institute (NG)
- Usmanu Danfodiyo University (NG)
- University of Maiduguri (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases
- Published
- 2026-02-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/15303667261420069
- Primary Topic
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00