Detection of Known and Novel Viral Pathogens in Belgian <em>Ixodes ricinus</em> Ticks

Detection of Known and Novel Viral Pathogens in Belgian <em>Ixodes ricinus</em> Ticks

Recent metagenomics studies have revealed several arthropod species to be major reservoirs for RNA viruses. One of these reservoirs is <i>Ixodes ricinus</i>, the most prevalent tick species in Europe, which is known to be a vector for many viral and bacterial pathogens. For this study, w...

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Main Authors: Bert Vanmechelen, Michelle Merino, Valentijn Vergote, Lies Laenen, Ana Rita Lopes, Edwin Claerebout, Piet Maes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Proceedings
Subjects:
Ticks
Ixodes ricinus
Coltivirus
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/50/1/66

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