Presence of the sandfly-borne phlebovirus (Toscana virus) in different bio-geographical regions of Algeria demonstrated by a microneutralisation-based seroprevalence study in owned dogs.

Toscana virus (TOSV) is major meningitis and meningoencephalitis agent in the Mediterranean basin. Dogs are frequently exposed to TOSV; thereby they can contribute to estimating its circulation. In Algeria, little is known about its circulation, and available data are restricted to the Kabylian region.

Seroprevalence and risk factors of infection in rabbit of local Algerian population.

Aim: The objective of this investigation was to determine the seroprevalence and identify the risk factors of infection in the rabbit of the local Algerian population from five districts of Northern Algeria.

Materials And Methods: Blood samples of 350 rabbits were collected and analyzed for the presence of anti- immunoglobulin G antibodies using the indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Additional data concerning the farms and management practices were obtained through a questionnaire used in surveys and interviews.