Evolutionary dynamics of Usutu virus: Worldwide dispersal patterns and transmission dynamics in Europe

BackgroundUsutu virus (USUV) is an emerging mosquito-borne Flavivirus, with birds as the main zoonotic reservoir. Humans are accidental hosts and mostly develop mild or even asymptomatic infections, although severe complications such as encephalitis can also arise. Detailed characterization of the p...

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Main Authors: Marina Siljic, Rastko Sehovic, Marko Jankovic, Gorana Stamenkovic, Ana Loncar, Marija Todorovic, Maja Stanojevic, Valentina Cirkovic
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1145981/full