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Monitoring of putative vectors of bluetongue virus serotype 8, Germany.

Journal:
Emerging infectious diseases
Year:
2009
Authors:
Hoffmann, Bernd et al.
Affiliation:
Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut · Germany

Abstract

To identify the vectors of bluetongue virus (BTV) in Germany, we monitored Culicoides spp. biting midges during April 2007-May 2008. Molecular characterization of batches of midges that tested positive for BTV suggests C. obsoletus sensu stricto as a relevant vector of bluetongue disease in central Europe.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19788820/