Table 2 Results of the Simbu serogroup ELISA obtained from sheep sera
From: Neutralizing antibodies against Simbu serogroup viruses in cattle and sheep, Nigeria, 2012–2014
No. sampled | Positive (%) | Doubtful (%) | Negative (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
State | ||||
Ogun | 57 | 50 (87.7) | 2 (3.5) | 5 (8.8) |
Osun | 70 | 51 (72.9) | 6 (8.6) | 13 (18.6) |
Oyo | 25 | 4 (16.0) | 1 (4.0) | 20 (80.0) |
Lagos | 13 | 3 (23.1) | 2 (15.4) | 8 (61.5) |
Sex | ||||
Female | 91 | 56 (61.5) | 7 (7.7) | 28 (30.8) |
Male | 74 | 52 (70.3) | 4 (5.4) | 18 (24.3) |
Source | ||||
Live animal markets | 64 | 55 (85.9) | 2 (3.1) | 7 (10.9) |
Farms | 101 | 53 (52.5) | 9 (8.9) | 39 (38.6) |
Total | 165 | 108 (65.4) | 11 (6.7) | 46 (27.9) |