A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Bat rabies surveillance in Finland
Authors: Nokireki T, Huovilainen A, Lilley T, Kyheröinen EM, Ek-Kommonen C, Sihvonen L, Jakava-Viljanen M
Publisher: BIOMED CENTRAL LTD
Publication year: 2013
Journal: BMC Veterinary Research
Journal name in source: BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH
Journal acronym: BMC VET RES
Volume: 9
Number of pages: 8
ISSN: 1746-6148
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1746-6148-9-174
Web address : http://www.biomedcentral.com/1746-6148/9/174
Abstract
Conclusions: These data suggest that EBLV-2 may circulate in Finland, even though the seroprevalence is low. Our results indicate that passive surveillance of dead or sick bats is a relevant means examine the occurrence of lyssavirus infection, but the number of bats submitted for laboratory analysis should be higher in order to obtain reliable information on the lyssavirus situation in the country.
Conclusions: These data suggest that EBLV-2 may circulate in Finland, even though the seroprevalence is low. Our results indicate that passive surveillance of dead or sick bats is a relevant means examine the occurrence of lyssavirus infection, but the number of bats submitted for laboratory analysis should be higher in order to obtain reliable information on the lyssavirus situation in the country.
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