Seroprevalence of West Nile virus in Cinereous vultures (Aegypius monachus) and Griffon vultures (Gyps fulvus) in the centre region of Portugal

Loureiro, Filipa; Cardoso, Luis; Matos, Ana Cristina; Matos, Ana; Matos, Manuela; Silva, Filipe; Coelho, Ana Cláudia

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West Nine virus (WNV) is an emergent zoonotic pathogen spread worldwide. This flavivirus is endemically maintained in a life cycle with birds acting as reservoirs, Culex mosquitopes as the main vectors, and human and horses as accidental dead-end hosts. The potential impact ofWNV infection on wildlife populations can be severe, especially in thjreatened or endangered species. This work might be useful as a starting point for a surveillance program to better assess the real distribution of the WNV in Portuguese vulutres. Early virus detection is important for both bird conservation and public health.

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The authors would like to thank the CECAV, CERAS and CRAS-HVUTAD.

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AeGypius monachus Cinereous vulture Griffon vulture Gyp fulvus West Nile Virus Zoonosis

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LOUREIRO, Filipa [et al.] (2024) - Seroprevalence of West Nile virus in Cinereous vultures (Aegypius monachus) and Griffon vultures (Gyps fulvus) in the centre region of Portugal. In VIII Simpósio de Selvagens e Exóticos, Vila Real, 2024 - Livro de comunicações. Vila Real: UTAD. P. 221.