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First Isolation of Japanese Encephalitis Virus Genotype IV from Mosquitoes in Australia.
Vector borne and zoonotic diseases (Larchmont, N.Y.) - 1 Jul 2024
Pyke Alyssa T, Burtonclay Peter, Poudel Nirdesh, Ingall Wayne, Nair Neelima, Hall-Mendelin Sonja, Craig Scott B, Smith Craig, Wang Wei, Darbro Jonathan M, Jansen Cassie C, van den Hurk Andrew F
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Introduction: Widespread transmission of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) genotype four (GIV) occurred across mainland Australia in 2022. This resulted in forty-five human cases, including seven deaths, and the identification of JEV infection in over 80 commercial piggeries. Materials and Methods: We collected mosquitoes which were trapped using CO2-baited light traps deployed near piggeries reporting disease or...
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