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Molecular detection and genetic characterization of Dabieshan tick virus (Uukuvirus dabieshanense) in ticks collected from wildlife in the Republic of Korea.
Parasitology international - 1 Oct 2026
Byun Hye-Ryung, Ji Seong-Ryeong, Chae Joon-Seok
Abstract excerpt
Dabieshan tick virus (DTV, Uukuvirus dabieshanense), has been reported in China and Japan, but its presence and genetic characteristics in the Republic of Korea (ROK) remain poorly understood. This study investigated the occurrence and genetic diversity of DTV in ticks collected from wild animals in Gangwon-do, ROK, between July and September 2022. Among 324 ticks obtained from 29 individuals of eight wildlife...
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