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Article: Spatial and temporal evolution of bluetongue virus in wild ruminants, Spain.(DISPATCHES)
- Article from:
- Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Article date:
- June 1, 2008
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We confirmed the emergence of bluetongue virus (BTV) in 5 wild ruminant species in Spain. BTV seroprevalence was high and dispersed with time, with a south-to-north gradient. Our results suggest a complex epidemiology of BTV and underline the need for additional research on wildlife in Europe.
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In October 2004, an outbreak of bluetongue caused by bluetongue virus serotype 4 (BTV-4) occurred in southern Spain (www.oie.int/hs2/zi_pays_mald.asp?c_ pays=58&c_mald=10&annee=2004). Since then, several BTV-4 outbreaks have occurred in livestock in Spain. Recently, BTV-1 emerged in Spain and caused several outbreaks in livestock ...