Viral metagenomics reveals the presence of novel Zika virus variants in Aedes mosquitoes from Barbados

Viral metagenomics reveals the presence of novel Zika virus variants in Aedes mosquitoes from Barbados

Abstract Background The Zika virus (ZIKV) epidemic of 2015/2016 spread throughout numerous countries. It emerged in mainland Latin America and spread to neighboring islands, including the Caribbean island of Barbados. Recent studies have indicated that the virus must have already been circulating in...

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Main Authors: J. Thannesberger, N. Rascovan, A. Eisenmann, I. Klymiuk, C. Zittra, H. P. Fuehrer, T. Scantlebury-Manning, M. Gittens-St.Hilaire, S. Austin, R. C. Landis, C. Steininger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Zika virus
Barbados
Virome
Aedes aegypti
Metagenomic
Arboviruses
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-04840-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-04840-0

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