First detection of Sindbis virus in wild birds in Nigeria

First detection of Sindbis virus in wild birds in Nigeria

Abstract Sindbis virus (SINV) is a zoonotic arbovirus transmitted by mosquitoes and maintained by wild birds with an expanding distribution globally. Despite its importance, surveillance efforts are low or lacking in many areas, especially in Africa. Our study aimed to highlight the epidemiology of...

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Main Authors: Dickson Anoibi Matthew, Edvin Karlsson, Jonathan Ajik Izang, Linn Isberg, Jonas Näslund, Andreas Sjödin, Ulf Ottosson, Olivia Wesula Lwande, Jonas Waldenström
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-07-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Sindbis virus (SINV)
African Thrush
Wild birds
Arbovirus
Zoonosis
Nigeria
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-10556-3
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