Zoonotic Virus Seroprevalence among Bank Voles, Poland, 2002–2010

Abstract

Bank voles in Poland are reservoirs of zoonotic viruses. To determine seroprevalence of hantavirus, arenavirus, and cowpox virus and factors affecting seroprevalence, we screened for antibodies against these viruses over 9 years. Cowpox virus was most prevalent and affected by extrinsic and intrinsic factors. Long-term and multisite surveillance is crucial.

Keywords

• arenavirus, hantavirus, cowpox virus, Myodes glareolus
• intrinsic factors
• extrinsic factors
• seromonitoring
• long-term approach
• arenavirus