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Seroprevalence and associated risk factors of chikungunya, dengue, and Zika in eight districts in Tanzania

Misinzo, G; Rweyemamu, MM; Karimuribo, ED; Abdel Hamid, MM; Haider, N; Kock, R; Mboera, LEG; Vairo, F; Mwanyika, GO; Sindato, C; Rugarabamu, S; Rumisha, SF

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Authors

G Misinzo

MM Rweyemamu

ED Karimuribo

MM Abdel Hamid

R Kock

LEG Mboera

F Vairo

GO Mwanyika

C Sindato

S Rugarabamu

SF Rumisha



Abstract

Background: This study was conducted to determine the seroprevalence and risk factors of chikungunya (CHIKV), dengue (DENV), and Zika (ZIKV) viruses in Tanzania.
Methods: The study covered the districts of Buhigwe, Kalambo, Kilindi, Kinondoni, Kondoa, Kyela, Mvomero, and Ukerewe in Tanzania. Blood samples were collected from individuals recruited from households and healthcare facilities. An ELISA was used to screen for immunoglobulin G antibodies against CHIKV, DENV, and ZIKV.
Results: A total of 1818 participants (median age 34 years) were recruited. The overall CHIKV, DENV, and ZIKV seroprevalence rates were 28.0%, 16.1%, and 6.8%, respectively. CHIKV prevalence was highest in Buhigwe (46.8%), DENV in Kinondoni (43.8%), and ZIKV in Ukerewe (10.6%) and Mvomero (10.6%). Increasing age and frequent mosquito bites were significantly associated with CHIKV and DENV seropositivity (P < 0.05). Having piped water or the presence of stagnant water around the home (P < 0.01) were associated with higher odds of DENV seropositivity. Fever was significantly associated with increased odds of CHIKV seropositivity (P < 0.001). Visiting mines had higher odds of ZIKV seropositivity (P < 0.05).
Conclusions: These findings indicate that DENV, CHIKV, and ZIKV are circulating in diverse ecological zones of Tanzania. There is a need to strengthen the control of mosquito-borne viral diseases in Tanzania.

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Aug 17, 2021
Online Publication Date Aug 21, 2021
Publication Date 2021-10
Publicly Available Date May 30, 2023
Journal International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Print ISSN 1201-9712
Publisher Elsevier
Pages 271 - 280
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2021.08.040
Publisher URL https://www.ijidonline.com/article/S1201-9712(21)00674-3/fulltext

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