Detection of tick-borne encephalitis virus in ear tissue and dried blood spots from naturally infected wild rodents

Detection of tick-borne encephalitis virus in ear tissue and dried blood spots from naturally infected wild rodents

Abstract Background Tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) can cause severe neurological disease in humans. Its geographical distribution is expanding in Western Europe with unresolved causes and spatial patterns, necessitating enhanced surveillance. Monitoring the virus in the environment is complica...

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Main Authors: Emily L. Pascoe, Ankje de Vries, Helen J. Esser, Constantianus J. M. Koenraadt, Hein Sprong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-03-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Tick-borne encephalitis virus
Reservoir host
Sampling
Surveillance
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-023-05717-0

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