West Nile virus antibodies in wild birds, Morocco, 2008

Emerg Infect Dis. 2009 Oct;15(10):1651-3. doi: 10.3201/eid1510.090340.

Abstract

To determine circulation of West Nile virus (WNV) during nonepidemic times, we serosurveyed wild birds of Morocco in 2008. We found antibodies against WNV in 12 (3.5%) birds, against Usutu virus in 1 (0.3%), and against both in 2 (0.6%). High WNV prevalence among juvenile birds suggests local virus circulation among resident birds.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Animals, Wild
  • Antibodies, Viral / blood*
  • Birds*
  • Morocco / epidemiology
  • West Nile Fever / blood
  • West Nile Fever / epidemiology
  • West Nile Fever / immunology
  • West Nile Fever / veterinary*
  • West Nile virus / immunology*

Substances

  • Antibodies, Viral