Molecular epidemiology of Akabane virus in Taiwan [PDF]
Veterinary Medicine and Science, 2022 Background Akabane virus (AKAV) is a teratogenic and neuropathogenic arbovirus that infects livestock and wild animals. AKAVs are endemic arboviruses from dairy farms in Taiwan in 1989, and the first sequence was detected in cattle with nonsuppurative ...
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Research progress on the N gene of Akabane virus [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceAkabane disease, an arthropod-borne viral infection transmitted by Culicoides mosquitoes, causes severe reproductive disorders in livestock, including abortion, stillbirth, and congenital arthrogryposis-hydranencephaly syndrome.
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The First Serological Detection and Risk Factors Analysis of Akabane Virus in Egyptian Cattle [PDF]
Animals, 2023 Akabane virus (AKAV) is an insect-borne virus belonging to the genus Orthobunyavirus of the family Peribunyaviridae. It is the etiologic agent of Akabane disease (AD), which emerged in Asia, Australia, and the Middle East causing severe economic losses ...
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Genetic diversity and variation among Akabane virus field isolates from goats in Yunnan, China [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceIn China, the Akabane virus (AKAVs) has been reported in several host species. However, data regarding goats is still showing a gap. Akabane virus (AKAV) is an insect-borne virus from the Peribunyaviridae family that in ruminant species, particularly ...
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Research Progress on the Gc Proteins of Akabane Virus [PDF]
Veterinary SciencesThe Akabane virus (AKAV) is a significant member of the Orthobunyavirus genus, with its envelope glycoprotein Gc, focusing on its molecular structural features, immunoregulatory mechanisms, and application value in pathogen diagnosis and vaccine design ...
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The Changing Landscape of Akabane Virus: A Comprehensive Review [PDF]
VirusesAkabane virus (AKAV) is an orthobunyavirus transmitted by biting midges of the genus Culicoides. This virus mainly affects ruminant species and represents an important threat to animal health across the world, being distributed in regions of Asia, the ...
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Akabane virus isolated from biting midges and its infection in local domestic animal, Yunnan, China: a field and laboratory investigation [PDF]
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection MicrobiologyIntroductionWe verified that Akabane virus (AKAV) is transmitted through biting midges and infects local domestic animals.MethodsIn 2013, viruses were isolate from biting midges in Yunnan, China, using BHK-21 and C6/36 cells. Two AKAV strains (No. 52 and
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Seroprevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Akabane Virus Infection in Sheep and Goats in Fars Province, Iran [PDF]
Archives of Razi Institute, 2023 Akabane disease is an arthropod-borne viral disease that affects ruminants. This teratogenic pathogen causes severe economic losses in ruminants worldwide and in Iran; however, it has not received enough attention in Fars province, Iran.
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Genetic and pathogenic characterisation of a virulent Akabane virus isolated from goats in Yunnan, China [PDF]
Journal of Veterinary Research, 2022 Akabane virus (AKAV) has been detected in a variety of host species in China, but there are only limited records of its occurrence in goats. However, more attention needs to be paid to understanding the diversity of viruses in this species.
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Comparative evaluation of two commercial ELISA kits for detection of antibodies against Akabane virus in cattle serum [PDF]
BMC Veterinary Research, 2019 Background Akabane disease (AD), a barrier to international trade for endemic areas with far economic impact on the countries, is caused by Akabane virus (AKAV). Commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is a commonly used diagnostic technique
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