Detection of bluetongue virus in Culicoides spp. in southern Yunnan Province, China
Abstract Background Culicoides (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) are vectors for many arboviruses. At least 20 species are considered as vectors or potential vectors of bluetongue virus (BTV) which cause bluetongue disease in ruminants. A BTV prevalence of 30–50% among cattle and goats in tropical southern...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-020-04518-z |