title: High spread of Schmallenberg virus among roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) in Spain.
abstract: Schmallenberg virus (SBV) is an emergent virus in northwestern Europe since 2011. We conducted this study to evaluate the spread of this virus in a wild ruminant community. During 2013 and 2014, 75 serum samples of roe deer were collected from different locations of the Spanish geography and analysed for the presence of antibodies. The results revealed a widespread exposure to SBV, as well as a high seroprevalence (53.3%, CI95% 42.16–64.18). These findings demand more research with regard to the impact of SBV on roe deer health and the interactions with livestock. Results also show this species as potentially suitable for monitoring the spread of the virus through sylvatic areas.
authors.affiliation: Department of Animal Pathology (INVESAGA Group), Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Santiago de Compostela, Lugo, Spain. Electronic address: jmdchh@gmail.com.
authors.forename: José M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Díaz
authors.affiliation: Department of Animal Pathology (INVESAGA Group), Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Santiago de Compostela, Lugo, Spain.
authors.forename: Alberto
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Prieto
authors.affiliation: Department of Animal Pathology (INVESAGA Group), Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Santiago de Compostela, Lugo, Spain.
authors.forename: Ceferino
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: López
authors.affiliation: Department of Animal Pathology (INVESAGA Group), Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Santiago de Compostela, Lugo, Spain.
authors.forename: Pablo
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Díaz
authors.affiliation: Department of Animal Pathology (INVESAGA Group), Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Santiago de Compostela, Lugo, Spain.
authors.forename: Ana
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pérez
authors.affiliation: Department of Animal Pathology (INVESAGA Group), Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Santiago de Compostela, Lugo, Spain.
authors.forename: Rosario
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Panadero
authors.affiliation: Department of Animal Pathology (INVESAGA Group), Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Santiago de Compostela, Lugo, Spain.
authors.forename: Gerardo
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Pajares
authors.affiliation: Department of Animal Pathology (INVESAGA Group), Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Santiago de Compostela, Lugo, Spain.
authors.forename: Pablo
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Díez-Baños
authors.affiliation: Department of Animal Pathology (INVESAGA Group), Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Santiago de Compostela, Lugo, Spain.
authors.forename: Patrocinio
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Morrondo
authors.affiliation: Department of Animal Pathology (INVESAGA Group), Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Santiago de Compostela, Lugo, Spain.
authors.forename: Gonzalo
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Fernández
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002044:Bunyaviridae Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000662:veterinary* / Q000821:virology; D003670:Deer; D016851:Orthobunyavirus / Q000502:physiology*; D015995:Prevalence; D016036:Seroepidemiologic Studies; D013030:Spain / Q000453:epidemiology
keywords: Distribution; Roe deer; Schmallenberg virus; Seroprevalence; Spain