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View article: Myiasis in European hedgehogs ( <i>Erinaceus europaeus</i> )
Myiasis in European hedgehogs ( <i>Erinaceus europaeus</i> ) Open
Myiasis due to parasitic fly larvae (maggots) can have major consequences for animal health and welfare. The European hedgehog Erinaceus europaeus is frequently presented in rehabilitation centres and veterinary practices due to health pro…
View article: Circulation of West Nile virus and Usutu virus in birds in Germany, 2021 and 2022
Circulation of West Nile virus and Usutu virus in birds in Germany, 2021 and 2022 Open
USUV circulates enzootically nationwide. Emergence of WNV at several new locations in Germany with a potential increase in human infections may be imminent. In this context, wild bird monitoring serves as a capable early warning system in …
View article: Circulation of West Nile Virus and Usutu Virus in Birds in Germany, 2021 and 2022
Circulation of West Nile Virus and Usutu Virus in Birds in Germany, 2021 and 2022 Open
Background Usutu virus (USUV) and West Nile virus (WNV) are zoonotic arthropod-borne orthoflaviviruses. The enzootic transmission cycles of both include Culex mosquitoes as vectors and birds as amplifying hosts. For more than ten years, th…
View article: Potential drivers of vector-borne pathogens in urban environments: European hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus) in the spotlight
Potential drivers of vector-borne pathogens in urban environments: European hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus) in the spotlight Open
Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) are considered as (re-)emerging, but information on the transmission cycles and wildlife reservoirs is often incomplete, particularly with regard to urban areas. The present study investigated blood samples fro…
Validation of Fecal Glucocorticoid Metabolites as Non-Invasive Markers for Monitoring Stress in Common Buzzards (Buteo buteo) Open
For wild animals, being in captivity in wildlife centers can cause considerable stress. Therefore, it is necessary to establish and validate non-invasive tools to measure chronic stress during rehabilitation. Eight Common Buzzards which li…
Case report: Canine distemper virus infection as a cause of central nervous system disease in a Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) Open
The Eurasian lynx ( Lynx lynx ) represents an endangered species with only small populations remaining in Central Europe. Knowledge about the threat posed by potential infectious agents to these animals is crucial for informing ongoing pro…
Spread of West Nile Virus and Usutu Virus in the German Bird Population, 2019–2020 Open
West Nile virus (WNV) and Usutu virus (USUV) are important flaviviruses circulating in Germany. While USUV was first reported more than 10 years ago, WNV has only reached the country in 2018. Wild birds are important amplifying hosts for b…