| serological, molecular and entomological surveillance demonstrates widespread circulation of west nile virus in turkey. | west nile virus (wnv), a mosquito-borne flavivirus with significant impact on human and animal health, has recently demonstrated an expanded zone of activity globally. the aim of this study is to investigate the frequency and distribution of wnv infections in potential vectors and several mammal and avian species in turkey, where previous data indicate viral circulation. the study was conducted in 15 provinces across turkey during 2011-2013. in addition, the entomological study was extended to 4 ... | 2014 | 25058465 |
| [flavivirus seroepidemiology in blood donors in mersin province, turkey]. | among the vector-borne flaviviruses, west nile virus (wnv), tick-borne encephalitis virus (tbev) and dengue virus (denv) constitute the most frequently-observed pathogens with significant public health impact in endemic regions throughout the globe. this seroepidemiological study was undertaken to investigate human exposure to denv, wnv and tbev, as well as other flaviviruses via various serological assays in the mediterranean province of mersin, turkey, where scarce data is currently present fo ... | 2014 | 25492656 |