Camelpox Virus in Western Kazakhstan: Assessment of the Role of Local Fauna as Reservoirs of Infection
Bulatov Y. Turyskeldy S. Abitayev R. Usembai A. Sametova Z. Kondybayeva Z. Kurmasheva A. Mazbayeva D. Kyrgyzbayeva A. Shorayeva K. Amanova Z. Toktyrova D.
October 2024Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
Viruses
2024#16Issue 10
This article investigates the role of local fauna in Western Kazakhstan as potential reservoirs of the camelpox virus (CMLV). The study emphasizes analyzing possible sources and transmission pathways of the virus using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and serological methods, including virus neutralization tests and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA). Samples were collected from both young and adult camels, as well as rodents, ticks and blood-sucking insects in the Mangystau and Atyrau regions. The PCR results revealed the absence of viral DNA in rodents, ticks and blood-sucking insects; also, the ELISA test did not detect specific antibodies in rodents. These findings suggest that these groups of fauna likely do not play a significant role in the maintenance and spread of CMLV. Consequently, the primary sources of transmission are likely other factors, potentially including the camels themselves. The study’s results indicate the need to reassess current hypotheses regarding infection reservoirs and to explore alternative sources to enhance strategies for the control and prevention of the camelpox virus.
blood-sucking insects , camel , camelpox virus , Orthopoxvirus , reservoirs , rodents , ticks
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Research Institute for Biological Safety Problems, Gvardeiskiy, 080409, Kazakhstan
Research Institute for Biological Safety Problems
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