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Co-circulation of a novel phlebovirus and Massilia virus in sandflies, Portugal
24 Oct 2015
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: In Portugal, entomological surveys to detect phleboviruses in their natural vectors have not been performed so far. Thus, the aims of the present study were to detect, isolate and characterize phleboviruses in sandfly populations of Portugal. FINDINGS: From May to October 2007-2008, 896 female sandflies were trapped in Arrábida region, located on the southwest coast of Portugal. Phlebovirus RNA was...
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