Catarina Gonçalves

The paper investigates the circulation dynamics and genomic diversity of West Nile, Usutu, and Bagaza viruses in southern Portugal from 2021 to 2023, revealing contrasting patterns of viral presence and seroprevalence.

This study isolates and characterizes Bagaza virus, showing its replication in various cell lines and antiviral sensitivity, highlighting host adaptability and zoonotic potential.

This study tracks BAGV, WNV, and USUV dynamics in Portugal using partridge serology, finding endemic WNV and sporadic BAGV/USUV circulation with WNV peaks aligning with a human outbreak.

The study detects Usutu virus in wild birds in Portugal, identifies it as the African 3.1 lineage, and highlights the utility of hunting partridges for virus surveillance.

This study quantifies Bagaza virus impact on red-legged partridges in Portugal using integrated wildlife monitoring and population modeling, finding at least 59% mortality rate post-outbreak.