Enhanced surveillance to assess the presence of Sindbis and Batai virus in mosquito populations at an urban zoo in the United Kingdom.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sindbis virus (SINV) and Batai virus (BATV) are emerging zoonotic arboviruses with a growing number of detections in Europe. Recent SINV outbreaks in northern Europe and high BATV seroprevalence in sheep, goats, and cattle in Germany emphasise the threat they pose to both animal and human health. Despite their presence in countries of similar latitude and climate, neither of these viruses have been detected in the UK.

Methods

Zoos are strategic sentinel sites for disease surveillance because they are well monitored and possess a high diversity of animal species. Located in southeast England, where the climate and vector prevalence may provide suitable conditions for viral emergence, London Zoo was selected as the sampling site for SINV and BATV prevalence in mosqu

SUBMITTER: Jagdev M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12797647 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature