Variegated Squirrel Bornavirus 1 in Squirrels, Germany and the Netherlands.

ABSTRACT: We screened squirrels in Germany and the Netherlands for the novel zoonotic variegated squirrel bornavirus 1 (VSBV-1). The detection of VSBV-1 in 11 squirrels indicates a considerable risk for transmission to humans handling those animals. Therefore, squirrels in contact with humans should routinely be tested for VSBV-1.

SUBMITTER: Schlottau K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5382762 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature