<i>Culicoides</i>-Specific Fitness Increase of Vesicular Stomatitis Virus in Insect-to-Insect Infections

Vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) is an arthropod-borne virus affecting livestock. In the United States, sporadic outbreaks result in significant economic losses. During epizootics, <i>Culicoides</i> biting midges are biological vectors and key to the geographic expansion of outbreaks. Ad...

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Main Authors: Paula Rozo-Lopez, Barbara S. Drolet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/15/1/34