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Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus in Ticks and Roe Deer, the Netherlands.

Last updated on 19-3-2024 by Anonymous (not verified)
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Peer reviewed scientific article

English

DOI : https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2306.161247

Authors

Jahfari, Setareh; de Vries, Ankje; Rijks, Jolianne M; Steven Van Gucht; Vennema, Harry; Sprong, Hein; Rockx, Barry

Keywords

  1. Animals
  2. Antibodies, Viral
  3. Arachnid Vectors
  4. Deer
  5. Encephalitis Viruses, Tick-Borne
  6. Encephalitis, Tick-Borne
  7. Humans
  8. Ixodes
  9. Netherlands
  10. Nymph
  11. Phylogeny
  12. RNA, Viral
  13. Seroepidemiologic Studies

Abstract:

We report the presence of tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) in the Netherlands. Serologic screening of roe deer found TBEV-neutralizing antibodies with a seroprevalence of 2%, and TBEV RNA was detected in 2 ticks from the same location. Enhanced surveillance and awareness among medical professionals has led to the identification of autochthonous cases.
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Associated health topics:

Tick-borne encephalitis

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