Silent reservoirs are shaping the emergence of Usutu virus
Mariken M. de Wit, Gaël Beaunée, Martha Dellar, Emmanuelle Münger, Louie Krol, Nnomzie C. Atama, Jurrian van Irsel, Henk P. van der Jeugd, Judith M. A. van den Brand, Chantal B. E. M. Reusken, Marion Koopmans, M.C.M. de Jong, Reina S. Sikkema, Quirine A. ten Bosch
The paper uses Approximate Bayesian Computation to analyze USUTU virus transmission in wildlife, showing that multiple bird species, not just blackbirds, contribute to its spread.
Nature Ecology & Evolution · Mar 3, 2026Peer-reviewedEcology