Survey of West Nile virus infection in wildlife species in the Orinoquia region of Colombia.

ABSTRACT: Studies focused on the epidemiological surveillance of arboviruses that cause potentially zoonotic diseases, such as dengue, Zika, or emerging viruses like West Nile virus (WNV), are critical due to their significant impact on public health. Although research on these infectious agents is increasing in Colombia, regions remain where the presence of zoonotic agents is still unknown. To address this knowledge gap, the present study aimed to investigate the current status of WNV circulation in wildlife in two municipalities of the department of Casanare (El Yopal and Paz de Ariporo) from the Colombian region of Orinoquia. Since the arrival of WNV in Colombia, reported in 2004, its detection has typically relied on antibody screening using ELISA. While informative, this technique needs to offe

SUBMITTER: Matta NE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11893598 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature