Seroprevalence of Equine Influenza Virus Antibodies in Horses from Four Localities in Colombia.

ABSTRACT: Equine influenza is a highly contagious disease caused by the equine influenza virus (EIV). The occurrence of EIV outbreaks in America is associated with low levels of vaccination coverage. In Colombia, no seroprevalence evaluation has been carried out to estimate the distribution of the virus within the country. Our aim was to perform a sero-epidemiological survey of equine influenza infections and to identify associated risk factors in horses from four departments of Colombia. Serological testing was carried out by using an ELISA for the detection of IgG antibodies against the influenza A virus. The evaluation of epidemiological variables, clinical manifestations, and vaccination history was carried out through the application of a data collection instrument. Among the 385 horses analyze

SUBMITTER: Gonzalez-Obando J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12299346 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature