Genomic Evaluation of the Genus <i>Coltivirus</i> Indicates Genetic Diversity among Colorado Tick Fever Virus Strains and Demarcation of a New Species

The type species of the genus <i>Coltivirus</i>, Colorado tick fever virus (CTFV), was discovered in 1943 and is the most common tick-borne viral infection in the Western US. Despite its long history, very little is known about the molecular diversity of viruses classified within the spe...

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Main Authors: Holly R. Hughes, Jason O. Velez, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Emily H. Davis, Brandy J. Russell, Amy J. Lambert, J. Erin Staples, Aaron C. Brault
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Diseases
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9721/9/4/92