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Virome analysis of ticks in a forest region of Liaoning, China: characterization of a novel hepe-like virus sequence
9 Aug 2021
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BACKGROUND: Ticks (class Arachnida, subclass Acari) are vectors of transmitting a broad range of pathogenic microorganisms, protozoa, and viruses affecting humans and animals. Liaoning Province is rich in forests where different animals and, abundant Haemaphysalis longicornis ticks exist. METHODS: Using viral metagenomics, we analyzed the virome in 300 Haemaphysalis longicornis ticks collected from June to August...
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