Coronavirus seroprevalence among villagers exposed to bats in Thailand

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A serological survey of human coronavirus antibodies among villagers in 10 provinces of Thailand was conducted during 2016-2018. Serum samples (n = 364) were collected from participants from the villages and tested for coronavirus antibodies using a human coronavirus IgG ELISA kit. Our results showed that 10.44% (38/364; 21 males and 17 females) of the villagers had antibodies against human coronaviruses. The odds ratio for coronavirus positivity in the villagers in the central region who were exposed to bats was 4.75, 95% CI 1.04-21.70, when compared to that in the non-exposed villagers. The sociodemographics, knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of the villagers were also recorded and analysed by using a quantitative structured questionnaire. Our results showed that 62.36% (227/364) of the villagers had been exposed to bats at least once in the past six months. Low monthly family income was statistically significant in increasing the risk for coronavirus seropositivity among the villagers (OR 2.91, 95% CI 1.13-7.49). In-depth interviews among the coronavirus-positive participants (n = 30) showed that cultural context, local norms and beliefs could influence to bat exposure activities. In conclusion, our results provide baseline information on human coronavirus antibodies and KAP regarding to bat exposure among villagers in Thailand.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2021

Erschienen:

2021

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:68

Enthalten in:

Zoonoses and public health - 68(2021), 5 vom: 31. Aug., Seite 464-473

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Suwannarong, Kanokwan [VerfasserIn]
Janetanakit, Taveesak [VerfasserIn]
Kanthawee, Phitsanuruk [VerfasserIn]
Suwannarong, Kangsadal [VerfasserIn]
Theamboonlers, Apiradee [VerfasserIn]
Poovorawan, Yong [VerfasserIn]
Tun, Hein M [VerfasserIn]
Chanabun, Sutin [VerfasserIn]
Amonsin, Alongkorn [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Antibodies, Viral
Bat
Coronavirus
Journal Article
Seroprevalence
Thailand
Villagers

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Date Completed 07.07.2021

Date Revised 07.07.2021

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1111/zph.12833

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM324190387