Role of migratory birds in spreading Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, Turkey.

ABSTRACT: 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.

SUBMITTER: Leblebicioglu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4111188 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature