Emergence of Bluetongue Virus Serotype 3 in Portugal (2024)
In September 2024, bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) was first identified in Portugal, specifically in the Alentejo region (Évora District), using molecular diagnostic methods. The initial case involved a sheep exhibiting severe clinical symptoms, including head oedema, prostration, nasal discharg...
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| author | Sílvia C. Barros Ana Margarida Henriques Fernanda Ramos Tiago Luís Teresa Fagulha André Magalhães Inês Caetano Fábio Abade dos Santos Filipa O. Correia Carlos C. Santana Ana Duarte Ruben Villalba Margarida D. Duarte |
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| description | In September 2024, bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) was first identified in Portugal, specifically in the Alentejo region (Évora District), using molecular diagnostic methods. The initial case involved a sheep exhibiting severe clinical symptoms, including head oedema, prostration, nasal discharge, and significant respiratory distress. A subsequent case was documented in another sheep from a different farm within the same district, which presented with high fever (41.5 °C), nasal discharge, and arthritis, ultimately resulting in mortality. Within one month of these initial detections, additional cases in both sheep and cattle were reported in neighbouring districts, indicating the virus rapid spread within the region. In response to this emerging threat, extensive monitoring efforts are being undertaken to delineate the distribution of BTV-3, and vaccination campaigns targeting this serotype have been initiated. These measures aim to mitigate the impact of the virus on livestock health and prevent further transmission. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-810dac4d8fb04bdb92f634b90f88b8232025-08-20T02:01:19ZengMDPI AGViruses1999-49152024-11-011612184510.3390/v16121845Emergence of Bluetongue Virus Serotype 3 in Portugal (2024)Sílvia C. Barros0Ana Margarida Henriques1Fernanda Ramos2Tiago Luís3Teresa Fagulha4André Magalhães5Inês Caetano6Fábio Abade dos Santos7Filipa O. Correia8Carlos C. Santana9Ana Duarte10Ruben Villalba11Margarida D. Duarte12Virology Laboratory, Nacional Institute of Agrarian and Veterinarian Research, Quinta Do Marquês, Av. da República, 2780-157 Oeiras, PortugalVirology Laboratory, Nacional Institute of Agrarian and Veterinarian Research, Quinta Do Marquês, Av. da República, 2780-157 Oeiras, PortugalVirology Laboratory, Nacional Institute of Agrarian and Veterinarian Research, Quinta Do Marquês, Av. da República, 2780-157 Oeiras, PortugalVirology Laboratory, Nacional Institute of Agrarian and Veterinarian Research, Quinta Do Marquês, Av. da República, 2780-157 Oeiras, PortugalVirology Laboratory, Nacional Institute of Agrarian and Veterinarian Research, Quinta Do Marquês, Av. da República, 2780-157 Oeiras, PortugalVirology Laboratory, Nacional Institute of Agrarian and Veterinarian Research, Quinta Do Marquês, Av. da República, 2780-157 Oeiras, PortugalVirology Laboratory, Nacional Institute of Agrarian and Veterinarian Research, Quinta Do Marquês, Av. da República, 2780-157 Oeiras, PortugalVirology Laboratory, Nacional Institute of Agrarian and Veterinarian Research, Quinta Do Marquês, Av. da República, 2780-157 Oeiras, PortugalClínica Veterinária VetHeavy, Serviços de Reprodução e Sanidade, Rua Diana de Liz, Parque do Iroma, 7006-801 Évora, PortugalVetBacelo, R. António Passaporte, 23, 7000 Évora, PortugalVirology Laboratory, Nacional Institute of Agrarian and Veterinarian Research, Quinta Do Marquês, Av. da República, 2780-157 Oeiras, PortugalEuropean Union Reference Laboratory for Bluetongue, Laboratorio Central de Veterinaria, M-106 pk 1, 4, 28110 Madrid, SpainVirology Laboratory, Nacional Institute of Agrarian and Veterinarian Research, Quinta Do Marquês, Av. da República, 2780-157 Oeiras, PortugalIn September 2024, bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) was first identified in Portugal, specifically in the Alentejo region (Évora District), using molecular diagnostic methods. The initial case involved a sheep exhibiting severe clinical symptoms, including head oedema, prostration, nasal discharge, and significant respiratory distress. A subsequent case was documented in another sheep from a different farm within the same district, which presented with high fever (41.5 °C), nasal discharge, and arthritis, ultimately resulting in mortality. Within one month of these initial detections, additional cases in both sheep and cattle were reported in neighbouring districts, indicating the virus rapid spread within the region. In response to this emerging threat, extensive monitoring efforts are being undertaken to delineate the distribution of BTV-3, and vaccination campaigns targeting this serotype have been initiated. These measures aim to mitigate the impact of the virus on livestock health and prevent further transmission.https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/16/12/1845<i>Bluetongue virus</i>BTVBTV-3serotype 3emergencesheep |
| spellingShingle | Sílvia C. Barros Ana Margarida Henriques Fernanda Ramos Tiago Luís Teresa Fagulha André Magalhães Inês Caetano Fábio Abade dos Santos Filipa O. Correia Carlos C. Santana Ana Duarte Ruben Villalba Margarida D. Duarte Emergence of Bluetongue Virus Serotype 3 in Portugal (2024) Viruses <i>Bluetongue virus</i> BTV BTV-3 serotype 3 emergence sheep |
| title | Emergence of Bluetongue Virus Serotype 3 in Portugal (2024) |
| title_full | Emergence of Bluetongue Virus Serotype 3 in Portugal (2024) |
| title_fullStr | Emergence of Bluetongue Virus Serotype 3 in Portugal (2024) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Emergence of Bluetongue Virus Serotype 3 in Portugal (2024) |
| title_short | Emergence of Bluetongue Virus Serotype 3 in Portugal (2024) |
| title_sort | emergence of bluetongue virus serotype 3 in portugal 2024 |
| topic | <i>Bluetongue virus</i> BTV BTV-3 serotype 3 emergence sheep |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/16/12/1845 |
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