Neutralization-based seroprevalence of Toscana virus and sandfly fever Sicilian virus in dogs in the Republic of Kosovo

Journal
Parasites & vectors
Date Issued
2025-02-10
Author(s)
Xhekaj, Betim
Kurum, Elif
Sherifi, Kurtesh
Rexhepi, Agim
Charrel, Remi
Kniha, Edwin
Ayhan, Nazli
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10.1186/s13071-025-06681-7
Abstract
Phlebotomine sand flies are the key vectors for phleboviruses (order Hareavirales and family Phenuiviridae), of which some are associated with febrile diseases and nervous system infections. In the Mediterranean Basin, Toscana virus (TOSV; Phlebovirus toscanaense) and sandfly fever Sicilian viruses (SFSV; Phlebovirus siciliaense) are important human pathogens, and their endemicity has been known for decades, particularly in the Balkan countries. While the circulation of both viruses is highly evident among humans and livestock in the Central Balkan country Kosovo, data from companion animals are scarce; however, it might help to further assess the distribution of both viruses in the country.
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