Publications by authors named "Ezgi Vatansever Celik"
The carapace morphology of tortoises is a crucial characteristic used for species identification, with features such as shell shape, roughness, and color patterns varying among species. Understanding this morphological diversity is valuable not only for taxonomic classification but also for more specialized clinical approaches. This study investigated the morphological differences in the shells of Leopard tortoises (), African spurred tortoises (), and Greek tortoises (spur-thighed tortoises; ) raised in captivity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEmergence of West Nile Virus Lineage-2 in Resident Corvids in Istanbul, Turkey.
Vector Borne Zoonotic Dis
November 2021
Article Synopsis
- - West Nile fever, caused by the West Nile virus (WNV), is a significant global health issue affecting both animals and humans, prompting this study to investigate its presence in corvids (like crows and magpies) in Istanbul, Turkey.
- - Researchers analyzed samples from 34 corvids, finding WNV-specific RNA in 8 birds, predominantly hooded crows, with sequencing revealing links to WNV lineage-2 strains from various European countries.
- - Histopathologic examinations uncovered common health issues in WNV-positive birds, such as liver and heart inflammation, indicating a potential spillover of WNV strains into Istanbul, posing risks to humans and other susceptible animals in the area.