Investigations on the occurrence of West Nile virus, Usutu virus and Sindbis virus RNA in avian louse flies (Diptera: Hippoboscidae) collected in Germany (2016–2022)

Abstract Background As living vectors, arthropods play a crucial role in the transmission of viruses, bacteria and parasites. Previous research on virus transmission has focussed mainly on the roles of mosquitoes and ticks, while the potential importance of other blood-sucking arthropods such as lou...

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Main Authors: Markus Freick, Isabelle Vogt, Stephanie Schröter, Robert Kohl, Denise Heidl, Ruben Schreiter, Hein Sprong, Matthias Jentzsch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-06-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-025-06841-9
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