Department of Viral Vaccine Production, Veterinary Research Institute, Rift Valley Unit, Khartoum, Soba, Sudan
Taj Eldien Abdellah Mohamed Nour is currently working as a Professor in the Department of Vaccines. His research interests includes Vaccines. Taj Eldien Abdellah Mohamed Nour has successfully completed his Administrative responsibilities. He has authored of many research articles/books related to Vaccines
Research Article
Sero-Prevalence and Risk Factors for Sheeppox in Kordofan States in Sudan
Author(s): Mohammed Mansour*, Maximillian P.O. Baumann, Gelagay Ayelet, Taj Eldien Abdellah Mohamed Nour, Fatima Abdelazeem, Abdelmhmoud Ata Manan, Timothy Bowden, Shawn Babiuk, Abdelhamid Ahmed Mohamed Elfadil, Moses Kyule, Yilkal Asfaw and Karl-Hans Zessin
Background: Sheeppox and goatpox are viral diseases of sheep and goats causing high morbidity and mortality
leading to large economic losses for producers. The viruses are transmitted primarily through direct contact between
infected animals. Understanding the sero-prevalence, risk factors and producers knowledge of the disease is critical
for implementation of control strategies
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was performed in the Kordofan region, from March to September 2011 using a
Virus Neutralization Test (VNT) and ELISA. The serology data was used to identify potential risk factors associated
with sheep pox outbreaks. In addition, a questionnaire explored producer’s knowledge about the disease in the
Sudan.
Results: The estimated overall sero-prevalence of sheeppox in the Kordofan region.. View more»