Seroprevalence of Cytomegalovirus among Population in Zliten, Libya

Abstract

s (CMV) is widely recognized as an opportunistic pathogen associated with considerable morbidity and mortality in at
high risk populations such as immunocompromised individuals and pregnant women. Seroprevalence of CMV has been
reported to be highest in countries with low socioeconomic states such as South America, Africa, and Asia, and lowest in
Western Europe and United States. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of CMV infection and to estimate
socioeconomic disparities effect in infection rates among population in the city of Zliten, Libya. Aseroepidemiological
study was conducted on 250 blood samples from individuals (males and females). According to analyses, 94% and 6%
of the specimens were found to be positive for anti-CMV IgG and IgM antibodies, respectively. This study showed
there were no statistically significant associations between the presence of antibodies and the socioeconomic factor
of all participants. The findings of the study indicating there is a very high prevalence of cytomegalovirus among
population in Zliten, which reflecting an alarming picture of infection especially in high risk groups and the detection
of this virus it could be very helpful to reduce hazard of the virus.