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Peer-reviewed veterinary case report

Serological examination of songbirds (Passeriformes) for mosquito-borne viruses Sindbis, Tahyna, and Batai in a south Moravian wetland (Czech Republic).

Journal:
Vector borne and zoonotic diseases (Larchmont, N.Y.)
Year:
2009
Authors:
Juricová, Z et al.
Affiliation:
Institute of Vertebrate Biology
Species:
bird

Abstract

A total of 178 free-living birds of 14 species of 7 families of Passeriformes sampled in a freshwater reedswamp habitat in southern Moravia in July 2006 were examined for hemagglutination-inhibiting (HI) antibodies to Alphavirus Sindbis (SINV), and bunyaviruses Tahyna (TAHV) and Batai (BATV). Hemagglutination-inhibiting antibody was detected against all three viruses, but at different frequencies: SINV 0.7%, TAHV 14.0%, and BATV 6.8%. The survey indicates circulation of mosquito-borne viruses TAHV and BATV and very low, if any, SINV activity in the area.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19534626/