Role of Migratory Birds in Spreading Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, Turkey
oleh: Hakan Leblebicioglu, Cafer Eroglu, Kiraz Erciyas-Yavuz, Murat Hokelek, Mustafa Acici, Hava Yilmaz
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2014-08-01 |
Deskripsi
We investigated migratory birds’ role in spreading Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) through attached ticks. We detected CCHFV RNA in ticks on migratory birds in Turkey. Two isolates showed similarity with CCHFV genotype 4, suggesting a role for ticks in CCHFV epidemics in Turkey and spread of CCHFV by birds.