Tembusu-Related Flavivirus in Ducks, Thailand

Tembusu-Related Flavivirus in Ducks, Thailand

Since 2013, outbreaks of disease caused by duck Tembusu virus (DTMUV) have been observed in layer and broiler duck farms in Thailand. The virus is closely related to Chinese DTMUVs and belongs to the Ntaya group of mosquitoborne flaviviruses. These findings represent the emergence of DTMUV in ducks...

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Main Authors: Aunyaratana Thontiravong, Patchareeporn Ninvilai, Wikanda Tunterak, Nutthawan Nonthabenjawan, Supassma Chaiyavong, Kingkarn Angkabkingkaew, Chatthapon Mungkundar, Woranuch Phuengpho, Kanisak Oraveerakul, Alongkorn Amonsin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2015-12-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
duck Tembusu virus
ducks
Thailand
flavivirus
viruses
mosquitoes
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/21/12/15-0600_article
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Summary:Since 2013, outbreaks of disease caused by duck Tembusu virus (DTMUV) have been observed in layer and broiler duck farms in Thailand. The virus is closely related to Chinese DTMUVs and belongs to the Ntaya group of mosquitoborne flaviviruses. These findings represent the emergence of DTMUV in ducks in Thailand.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059

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