An Investigation of <i>Culicoides</i> (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) as Potential Vectors of Medically and Veterinary Important Arboviruses in South Africa

<i>Culicoides</i>-borne viruses such as bluetongue, African horse sickness, and Schmallenberg virus cause major economic burdens due to animal outbreaks in Africa and their emergence in Europe and Asia. However, little is known about the role of <i>Culicoides</i> as vectors f...

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Main Authors: Jumari Snyman, Gert J. Venter, Marietjie Venter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/13/10/1978