Batai Orthobunyavirus: An Emerging Mosquito-Borne Virus in Europe
Batai virus (BATV) is a zoonotic orthobunyavirus transmitted by a wide range of mosquito vectors. The virus is distributed throughout Asia and parts of Africa and has been sporadically detected in several European countries. There is increasing evidence that BATV is emerging in Europe as a potential...
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| author | Karen L. Mansfield Arran J. Folly Luis M. Hernández-Triana Sanam Sewgobind Nicholas Johnson |
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| description | Batai virus (BATV) is a zoonotic orthobunyavirus transmitted by a wide range of mosquito vectors. The virus is distributed throughout Asia and parts of Africa and has been sporadically detected in several European countries. There is increasing evidence that BATV is emerging in Europe as a potential threat to both animal and human health, having been detected in mosquitoes, mammals, birds and humans. In recent years, serological surveillance in cattle, sheep and goats has suggested an antibody prevalence of up to 46% in European livestock, although human serological prevalence remains generally low. However, the recent and continued spread of invasive mosquito species into Europe may facilitate the establishment of competent populations of mosquitoes leading to increased BATV transmission. Migratory birds may also potentially facilitate the emergence of BATV in geographical locations where it was previously undetected. Although BATV has the potential to cause disease in humans and livestock, our understanding of the impact in wild animal populations is extremely limited. Therefore, there is a need for increased surveillance for BATV in mosquitoes, livestock, wild mammals and birds in Europe to understand the true impact of this virus. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a7b65c18ae7e4a669232eb5de1cc21842023-11-23T19:25:24ZengMDPI AGViruses1999-49152022-08-01149186810.3390/v14091868Batai Orthobunyavirus: An Emerging Mosquito-Borne Virus in EuropeKaren L. Mansfield0Arran J. Folly1Luis M. Hernández-Triana2Sanam Sewgobind3Nicholas Johnson4Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), Addlestone KT15 3NB, UKAnimal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), Addlestone KT15 3NB, UKAnimal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), Addlestone KT15 3NB, UKAnimal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), Addlestone KT15 3NB, UKAnimal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), Addlestone KT15 3NB, UKBatai virus (BATV) is a zoonotic orthobunyavirus transmitted by a wide range of mosquito vectors. The virus is distributed throughout Asia and parts of Africa and has been sporadically detected in several European countries. There is increasing evidence that BATV is emerging in Europe as a potential threat to both animal and human health, having been detected in mosquitoes, mammals, birds and humans. In recent years, serological surveillance in cattle, sheep and goats has suggested an antibody prevalence of up to 46% in European livestock, although human serological prevalence remains generally low. However, the recent and continued spread of invasive mosquito species into Europe may facilitate the establishment of competent populations of mosquitoes leading to increased BATV transmission. Migratory birds may also potentially facilitate the emergence of BATV in geographical locations where it was previously undetected. Although BATV has the potential to cause disease in humans and livestock, our understanding of the impact in wild animal populations is extremely limited. Therefore, there is a need for increased surveillance for BATV in mosquitoes, livestock, wild mammals and birds in Europe to understand the true impact of this virus.https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/14/9/1868ČalovoChittooremerging infectious diseaseszoonotic |
| spellingShingle | Karen L. Mansfield Arran J. Folly Luis M. Hernández-Triana Sanam Sewgobind Nicholas Johnson Batai Orthobunyavirus: An Emerging Mosquito-Borne Virus in Europe Viruses Čalovo Chittoor emerging infectious diseases zoonotic |
| title | Batai Orthobunyavirus: An Emerging Mosquito-Borne Virus in Europe |
| title_full | Batai Orthobunyavirus: An Emerging Mosquito-Borne Virus in Europe |
| title_fullStr | Batai Orthobunyavirus: An Emerging Mosquito-Borne Virus in Europe |
| title_full_unstemmed | Batai Orthobunyavirus: An Emerging Mosquito-Borne Virus in Europe |
| title_short | Batai Orthobunyavirus: An Emerging Mosquito-Borne Virus in Europe |
| title_sort | batai orthobunyavirus an emerging mosquito borne virus in europe |
| topic | Čalovo Chittoor emerging infectious diseases zoonotic |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/14/9/1868 |
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