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Emerging infectious diseases2021; 27(9); 2466-2470; doi: 10.3201/eid2709.204706

Ecologic Determinants of West Nile Virus Seroprevalence among Equids, Brazil.

Abstract: Among 713 equids sampled in northeastern Brazil during 2013-2018, West Nile virus seroprevalence was 4.5% (95% CI 3.1%-6.3%). Mathematical modeling substantiated higher seroprevalence adjacent to an avian migratory route and in areas characterized by forest loss, implying increased risk for zoonotic infections in disturbed areas.
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Publication Date: 2021-08-24 PubMed ID: 34424166PubMed Central: PMC8386811DOI: 10.3201/eid2709.204706Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article investigates the relationship between environmental factors and the prevalence of West Nile Virus among equids in northeastern Brazil, using data collected between 2013 and 2018. The study indicates a higher risk of zoonotic infections in areas affected by factors such as proximity to avian migratory routes and forest loss.

Research Methodology

  • The study was conducted on 713 equids (a group of animals that includes horses, donkeys, and zebras) in northeastern Brazil over a five-year period between 2013 and 2018.
  • Serological testing was used to determine the presence of West Nile Virus in these animals.
  • The researchers used mathematical modeling to quantify the effects of different ecological factors on disease prevalence.

Key Findings

  • The overall prevalence of West Nile Virus in the studied population was found to be 4.5%.
  • The study substantiates a higher prevalence of West Nile Virus in areas adjacent to avian migratory routes and in areas characterized by forest loss.

Implications and Conclusions

  • The findings of this study underscore the impact of ecological disturbances, such as deforestation, on zoonotic disease prevalence and spread.
  • These results imply an increased risk for zoonotic infections like West Nile Virus in areas disturbed due to anthropogenic activities or natural factors.
  • This research can aid in formulating targeted, location-specific strategies for disease prevention and control.

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de Oliveira-Filho EF, Fischer C, Berneck BS, Carneiro IO, Kühne A, de Almeida Campos AC, Ribas JRL, Netto EM, Franke CR, Ulbert S, Drexler JF. (2021). Ecologic Determinants of West Nile Virus Seroprevalence among Equids, Brazil. Emerg Infect Dis, 27(9), 2466-2470. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2709.204706

Publication

Emerging infectious diseases
ISSN: 1080-6059
NlmUniqueID: 9508155
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 27
Issue: 9
Pages: 2466-2470

Researcher Affiliations

de Oliveira-Filho, Edmilson F
    Fischer, Carlo
      Berneck, Beatrice Sarah
        Carneiro, Ianei O
          Kühne, Arne
            de Almeida Campos, Angelica C
              Ribas, Jorge R L
                Netto, Eduardo Martins
                  Franke, Carlos Roberto
                    Ulbert, Sebastian
                      Drexler, Jan Felix

                        MeSH Terms

                        • Animals
                        • Brazil / epidemiology
                        • Ecology
                        • Seroepidemiologic Studies
                        • West Nile Fever / epidemiology
                        • West Nile Fever / veterinary
                        • West Nile virus

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