Rapid molecular detection methods for arboviruses of livestock of importance to northern Europe.
Arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses) have been responsible for some of the most explosive epidemics of emerging infectious diseases over the past decade. Their impact on both human and livestock populations has been dramatic. The early detection either through surveillance or diagnosis of virus will be a critical feature in responding and resolving the emergence of such epidemics in the future. Although some of the most important emerging arboviruses are human pathogens, this paper aims to highlight those diseases that primarily affect livestock, although many are zoonotic and some occasionally cause human mortality. This paper also highlights the molecular detection methods specific to each virus and identifies those emerging diseases for which a rapid detection methods are not yet developed.
Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency, Woodham Lane, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 3NB, UK. nick.johnson@ahvla.gsi.gov.uk
Nicholas
N
Johnson
Katja
K
Voller
L Paul
LP
Phipps
Karen
K
Mansfield
Anthony R
AR
Fooks
D000818:Animals; D001102:Arbovirus Infections / Q000662:veterinary*; D001103:Arboviruses / Q000235:genetics / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D002519:Ceratopogonidae / Q000821:virology; D009033:Culicidae / Q000821:virology; D005060:Europe; D007303:Insect Vectors / Q000821:virology; D058751:Livestock / Q000821:virology*; D025202:Molecular Diagnostic Techniques; D016133:Polymerase Chain Reaction; D013987:Ticks / Q000821:virology