https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/ Published infectious-disease literature filtered to West Nile virus. en Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:02:01 GMT https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1128-spectrum-04205-25-f76c67c4/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1128-spectrum-04205-25-f76c67c4/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The findings provide genomic and vector-associated information about West Nile virus detected in the sampled Kenyan settings, including two reported viral lineages and a reported vertical-transmission event. The authors identify continued genomic surveillance, vector competence research, and integrated arbovirus monitoring as relevant areas for prevention and control planning. West Nile virus Transmission dynamics Surveillance Genomic epidemiology Genomic study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2026-31-33-2600306-22e81c47/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2026-31-33-2600306-22e81c47/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Establishing unified, multi-disciplinary programs and funding future evaluations of intervention safety and ecological consequences supports broader disease prevention goals. Chikungunya Dengue West Nile virus Surveillance Climate and environment One Health Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1038-s41467-026-71451-7-b6985db2/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1038-s41467-026-71451-7-b6985db2/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT The integrative approach demonstrates potential for improving arbovirus surveillance, especially in resource-limited settings where multiple viruses circulate and cross-reactivity hinders accurate diagnostics and transmission monitoring. Chikungunya West Nile virus Japanese Encephalitis Dengue Yellow fever Transmission dynamics Surveillance Diagnostics Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1038-s41467-026-70281-x-6f434358/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1038-s41467-026-70281-x-6f434358/ Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT The abstract notes that West Nile virus is of emerging global interest and that no protective vaccine or specific treatment currently exists for human WNV encephalitis, framing the work as relevant to future therapeutic development. West Nile virus Vaccination Treatment Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2026-31-4-2600049-980ed3a5/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2026-31-4-2600049-980ed3a5/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The detections confirm local West Nile virus circulation in Belgium for the first time and have implications for animal and public health preparedness and surveillance planning for the 2026 mosquito season. West Nile virus Surveillance Genomic epidemiology Genomic study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3201-eid3104-241293-1ef1da97/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3201-eid3104-241293-1ef1da97/ Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT The article is relevant to wildlife and orthoflavivirus surveillance in Portugal. It also points to red-legged partridges as a species of interest for monitoring virus circulation and maintenance. West Nile virus One Health Surveillance Transmission dynamics Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1080-22221751-2024-2437244-7e471583/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1080-22221751-2024-2437244-7e471583/ Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT WNV remains a significant global health threat with expanding geographic range driven by climate and environmental factors. The review identifies the need for adaptive vector control strategies, ongoing vaccine and therapeutic development, and enhanced public health infrastructure integrating research, policy, and community engagement. West Nile virus Vaccination Treatment Climate and environment Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-jinf-2024-106296-49caa23e/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-jinf-2024-106296-49caa23e/ Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT The abstract frames temperature-dependent incubation estimates as relevant to modelling West Nile virus transmission dynamics and to planning interventions. It also notes that WNV can spill over to humans and cause clinical illness, including neuroinvasive disease. West Nile virus COVID-19 Influenza Transmission dynamics Climate and environment Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s40249-023-01167-z-e59fb983/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s40249-023-01167-z-e59fb983/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT The establishment of invasive mosquitoes and increasing arbovirus outbreaks in Europe over the last 30 years warrants intensified research, monitoring, and effective control programs requiring high community participation and multi-faceted control strategies. Chikungunya Dengue Japanese Encephalitis Malaria West Nile virus Transmission dynamics Outbreak investigation Climate and environment Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0010075-908c74dd/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0010075-908c74dd/ Mon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT The review highlights substantial knowledge gaps on WNV distribution, genetic diversity, ecology, transmission chains, and human and animal disease burden in Africa, and calls for further research and coordinated surveillance to inform both regional and global threat assessment. West Nile virus Climate and environment Surveillance Transmission dynamics Systematic review https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2017-22-18-30526-2e318cfc/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2017-22-18-30526-2e318cfc/ Thu, 04 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT The article is relevant to public health preparedness because it discusses coordinated West Nile virus surveillance involving public health, animal health, and vector-control authorities. The abstract also notes blood safety as a driver for investment in public health surveillance. West Nile virus One Health Surveillance Vaccination Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s12879-016-2019-8-52ff0372/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s12879-016-2019-8-52ff0372/ Wed, 23 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMT The findings confirm active WNV circulation in wild bird reservoirs in this region, indicating spillover risk to human populations. The authors recommend implementing surveillance programs to map virus distribution and raising awareness to improve detection and management of West Nile fever. West Nile virus Surveillance Climate and environment One Health Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1017-s0950268816000133-e9d44eb2/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1017-s0950268816000133-e9d44eb2/ Fri, 05 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT The findings are relevant to arbovirus ecology and bird-based monitoring because birds are described as the main reservoir hosts for WNV. The abstract also places the results in relation to horse-farm occurrence in southern Spain during 2013. West Nile virus Outbreak investigation Transmission dynamics One Health Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es2015-20-20-21135-632b9b3e/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es2015-20-20-21135-632b9b3e/ Thu, 21 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT The review identifies geographic classification of endemic and infection-free areas as relevant to development of human vaccines and therapeutics and to blood and organ safety measures. It supports prioritising integrated, multidisciplinary research on West Nile virus in European and neighbouring settings. West Nile virus Malaria Surveillance Outbreak investigation Climate and environment One Health Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es2014-19-44-20953-2d3e28ef/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es2014-19-44-20953-2d3e28ef/ Thu, 06 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMT The integrated surveillance system reduced transmission risk through blood, tissue, and organ donation by enabling earlier detection and more targeted screening strategies. It also supported evidence-based adoption of preventative public health measures while reducing overall costs. West Nile virus Surveillance Transmission dynamics Climate and environment Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es2013-18-44-20622-6ea655bf/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es2013-18-44-20622-6ea655bf/ Thu, 31 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMT The findings confirm WNV circulation in Serbia and highlight a risk of infection for humans and horses, underscoring the need for implementing WNV surveillance programmes. West Nile virus Malaria Outbreak investigation Surveillance Genomic epidemiology One Health Genomic study