Serological survey suggests circulation of coronavirus on wild Suina from Argentina, 2014–2017

WINTER M; MARFIL J; LA SALA L F; SUAREZ M; MAIDANA C; RODRIGUEZ C; MESPLET M; ABATE S; ROSAS C; PEÑA MARTINES J; BARANDIARAN S

ECOHEALTH

SPRINGER

Lugar: Berlin; Año: 2022

1612-9202

ine coronaviruses affecting pigs have been studied sporadically in wildlife. In Argentina, epidemiological surveillance of TGEV/PRCV is conducted only in domestic pigs. The aim was to assess the prevalence of TGEV/PRCV in wild Suina. Antibodies against these diseases in wild boar and captive collared peccary were surveyed by ELISA. Antibodies against TGEV were found in three collared peccaries (n = 87). No TGEV/PRCV antibodies were detected in wild boar (n = 160). Preventive measures should be conducted in contact nodes where the transmission of agents may increase. Epidemiological surveillance in wildlife populations and in captive animals before their reintroduction should be attempted.