West Nile and Usutu Virus Introduction via Migratory Birds: A Retrospective Analysis in Italy

West Nile and Usutu Virus Introduction via Migratory Birds: A Retrospective Analysis in Italy

The actual contribution of migratory birds in spreading West Nile (WNV) and Usutu virus (USUV) across Europe and from Africa to old countries is still controversial. In this study, we reported the results of molecular and serological surveys on migrating birds sampled during peaks of spring and autu...

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Main Authors: Elisa Mancuso, Jacopo Giuseppe Cecere, Federica Iapaolo, Annapia Di Gennaro, Massimo Sacchi, Giovanni Savini, Fernando Spina, Federica Monaco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
West Nile virus
Usutu virus
flavivirus
zoonoses
migratory birds
Italy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/14/2/416

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