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Mosquito-borne viral infections: veterinary diagnostic approach with a One Health perspective

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The diagnosis of mosquito-borne viral infectious diseases can be challenging, in part due to the complexity of antibody cross-reactivity between many of these viruses. This is further complicated by the unpredictable nature of climatic variability affecting disease transmission, exotic virus incursion, and the potential emergence of new strains of viruses with increased virulence. A thorough understanding of virus biology, locally relevant transmission patterns, and principles of diagnostic tests is required for the investigation of suspected clinical cases. This review provides guidance for veterinarians, researchers, and policy-makers on the diagnosis and management of alphavirus and orthoflavivirus infections in animals with a One Health perspective, including interpretation of laboratory results. Biosecurity and biosafety considerations and the zoonotic potential of mosquito-borne infections are also discussed.

Source: Journal of Clinical Microbiology

DOI: 10.1128/jcm.01497-25

Author: Nicholas K. Y. Yuen

Institution: The University of Queensland

Language: English

Topic: Mosquito-borne diseases and control

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: University of Queensland