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Detection of bluetongue virus in Culicoides spp. in southern Yunnan Province, China
22 Jan 2021
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Culicoides (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) are vectors for many arboviruses. At least 20 species are considered as vectors or potential vectors of bluetongue virus (BTV) which cause bluetongue disease in ruminants. A BTV prevalence of 30-50% among cattle and goats in tropical southern Yunnan Province, China, prompted an investigation of the potential BTV vectors in this area. METHODS: Culicoides were...
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