Article
Circulation dynamics of West Nile virus in Germany, 2023 and 2024.
Virology journal - 18 Dec 2025
Schwarzer Anne, Schopf Franziska, Groschup Martin H, Bock Sabine, Heenemann Kristin, Herms Louise, Himmelreich Anke, Kenklies Susanne, Kilwinski Jochen, Konrath Andrea, Michel Friederike, Müller Kerstin, Priemer Grit, Rahner Ronja, Sauerwald Claudia, Scuda Nelly, Siempelkamp Timo, Skuballa Jasmin, Wonnemann Hubert, Keller Markus, Vahlenkamp Thomas W, Ziegler Ute, Sadeghi Balal
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: West Nile virus (WNV) is spreading rapidly to numerous countries in Europe. WNV maintains an enzootic cycle with many bird species as key amplifying hosts and mosquitoes of the Culex pipiens complex as main vectors. Worldwide, nine WNV lineages have been described so far. The objective of this study was to elucidate the genetic diversity of WNV in Germany in 2023 and 2024 with a focus on birds as...
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