Abstract
A serosurvey for neutralizing antibodies against West Nile virus (WNV) in common coots (Fulica atra) was conducted in Doñana, Spain. Antibody prevalence was highest in 2003, intermediate in 2004, and lowest in 2005. Some birds seroreverted <1 year after first capture. Seroconversion of birds suggests local circulation of the virus.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Anseriformes / immunology*
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Anseriformes / virology*
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Antibodies, Viral / blood
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Bird Diseases / epidemiology
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Bird Diseases / immunology*
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Bird Diseases / transmission
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Bird Diseases / virology*
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Seroepidemiologic Studies
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Spain / epidemiology
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Time Factors
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West Nile Fever / epidemiology
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West Nile Fever / transmission
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West Nile Fever / veterinary*
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West Nile Fever / virology
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West Nile virus / immunology*
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West Nile virus / isolation & purification*