An Investigation of West Nile Virus Infection in Local Wild Birds Species

The transmission of West Nile Virus (WNV) to new locations is mostly facilitated by migratory birds. Türkiye's domestic ducks, geese, and chickens have already tested positive for WNV serology. This study was conducted identify the seroprevalence in wild bird species because birds Western Mediterranean Region are found along migration routes from Africa Europe, they home a wide variety due abundance lakes wetlands, mild climate, some areas that suitable habitat mosquitoes their low altitude. Serum samples were taken 141 Isparta (66), Burdur (42), Antalya (33) this on wild. During serological studies, there no evidence WNV-specific antibodies.