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The virulent, emerging genotype B of Deformed wing virus is closely linked to overwinter honeybee worker loss.
Scientific reports - 12 Jul 2017
Natsopoulou Myrsini E, McMahon Dino P, Doublet Vincent, Frey Eva, Rosenkranz Peter, Paxton Robert J
Abstract excerpt
Bees are considered to be threatened globally, with severe overwinter losses of the most important commercial pollinator, the Western honeybee, a major concern in the Northern Hemisphere. Emerging infectious diseases have risen to prominence due to their temporal correlation with colony losses. Among these is Deformed wing virus (DWV), which has been frequently linked to colony mortality. We now provide evidence...
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