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Original Article

The Prevalence of Antibodies against Viruses Causing Kumlinge and Pogosta Diseases on the Islands of Iniö on the Southwest Coast of Finland

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Pages 9-13 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

The prevalence of antibodies against viruses causing Kumlinge (tick-borne encephalitis) and Pogosta disease in the population of Iniö, a small island community in southwest Finland was measured. Antibodies against Kumlinge disease were found in 28% of the population, and increased from 10% in the 0-19 year age group to 42% in the 60–79 year age group. The prevalence varied markedly between different islands, being highest in the outer, bushy islands. Antibodies against Pogosta disease were detected in 2.7%.

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