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June 28, 2026Scientific DataOpen Access

A global database of West Nile virus host prevalence and competence

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ÀRÀlex Richter‐BoixJFJúlia Froxán-GrabalosaNBNina Bogdanović

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Overview

Randomized trial compiles infection evidence and host competence for West Nile virus in vertebrates, suggesting a need for unified resources.

Key Points

  • The research aims to compile comprehensive data on the prevalence and competence of West Nile virus hosts to better understand transmission dynamics.
  • Conducted systematic literature review to compile WNV host prevalence and competence datasets from 541 studies across 91 countries.
  • Prevalence dataset includes infection evidence from 535,568 individuals across 1,801 vertebrate species; competence dataset includes controlled experiments from 113 studies on 103 species.
  • Datasets provide standardised viraemia and survival data, enabling detailed modelling and reconstruction of transmission trajectories.
  • Aggregated WNV host prevalence data reveals infection in diverse vertebrate populations across extensive geographical range.
  • Competence dataset enables quantitative assessment of viraemia and survival, allowing insights into species-specific transmission potential.
  • Standardised datasets serve as foundational resources for further ecological analysis and surveillance planning.

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Richter‐Boix et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a40bb4561bb0a67205c6cd2https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-026-07648-8
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