Alkhurma Hemorrhagic Fever Virus RNA in Hyalomma rufipes Ticks Infesting Migratory Birds, Europe and Asia Minor

Hoffman, Tove; Lindeborg, Mats; Barboutis, Christos; Erciyas-Yavuz, Kiraz; Evander, Magnus; Fransson, Thord; Figuerola, Jordi; Jaenson, Thomas G. T.; Kiat, Yosef; Lindgren, Per-Eric; Lundkvist, Ake; Mohamed, Nahla; Moutailler, Sara; Nystrom, Fredrik; Olsen, Bjorn; Salaneck, Erik

Publicación: EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
2018
VL / 24 - BP / 879 - EP / 882
abstract
Alkhurma hemorrhagic fever virus RNA was detected in immature Hyalomma rufipes ticks infesting northward migratory birds caught in the North Mediterranean Basin. This finding suggests a role for birds in the ecology of the Alkhurma hemorrhagic fever virus and a potential mechanism for dissemination to novel regions. Increased surveillance is warranted.
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Gold DOAJ, Green published