Cellular co-infections of West Nile virus and Usutu virus influence virus growth kinetics

Abstract The mosquito-borne flaviviruses West Nile virus (WNV) and Usutu virus (USUV) pose a significant threat to the health of humans and animals. Both viruses co-circulate in numerous European countries including Germany. Due to their overlapping host and vector ranges, there is a high risk of co...

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Main Authors: Christin Körsten, Hannah Reemtsma, Ute Ziegler, Susanne Fischer, Birke A. Tews, Martin H. Groschup, Cornelia Silaghi, Ana Vasic, Cora M. Holicki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:Virology Journal
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12985-023-02206-9