Phylogenetic analysis and biological characteristics of an Akabane virus isolated in China [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceAkabane virus (AKAV) is an arbovirus that can cause miscarriage, premature birth, congenital malformations, and encephalomyelitis in young livestock. It is currently widely prevalent in China.
Gan Li +17 more
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Climatic Associations of Akabane Virus Occurrence in East Asia: Temperature-Driven Patterns Based on the Köppen–Geiger Classification [PDF]
MicroorganismsAkabane virus (AKAV) is a Culicoides-borne arbovirus that causes congenital malformations and reproductive losses in ruminants, resulting in substantial economic losses in livestock production.
Jung Won Kim, Jung-Yong Yeh
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Generation of a GFP Reporter Akabane Virus with Enhanced Fluorescence Intensity by Modification of Artificial Ambisense S Genome [PDF]
Viruses, 2019 We previously generated a recombinant reporter Akabane virus expressing enhanced green fluorescence protein (eGFP-AKAV), with an artificial S genome encoding eGFP in the ambisense RNA.
Akiko Takenaka-Uema +6 more
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Isolation and identification of an AKAV strain in dairy cattle in China [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceAkabane disease is an arthropod-borne disease caused by Akabane virus (AKAV), which is characterized by abortion, premature birth, stillbirth, congenital arthrosis, and hydrocephalic anencephalic syndrome in pregnant cattle and sheep.
Miaomiao Zhang +8 more
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The Dynamic Transmission of Simbu Group Viruses in New South Wales, Australia. [PDF]
Transbound Emerg DisArthropod‐borne orthobunyaviruses belonging to the Simbu serogroup can cause congenital and neurological disease in livestock. Across Australia, the National Arbovirus Monitoring Program (NAMP) conducts surveillance for veterinary‐important arboviruses.
O'Connor TW +5 more
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A serological study and risk factors associated with Akabane virus infection in cattle in Egypt [PDF]
Scientific ReportsAkabane virus (AKAV) is an arbovirus belonging to the genus Orthobunyavirus within the family Peribunyaviridae, order Elliovirales 1, capable of infecting ruminants such as cattle, sheep, and goats. This arthropod-borne virus is transmitted by mosquitoes
Abdelfattah Selim +3 more
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Potential entry pathways for 25 vector-borne disease agents. [PDF]
EFSA JAbstract This Scientific Report identifies the potential entry pathways for 25 selected vector‐borne diseases (VBDs) into currently free EU Member States. The diseases comprise 12 listed under the Animal Health Law (AHL) and 13 non‐listed diseases, selected using predefined eligibility criteria.
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) +7 more
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Serological Investigation of Akabane Virus Infection in Cattle and Sheep in Nigeria [PDF]
Advances in Virology, 2016 Akabane virus (AKAV) is recognized as an important pathogen that causes abortions and congenital malformations in ruminants. However, it has not received adequate attention in Nigeria.
Daniel Oladimeji Oluwayelu +4 more
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Serological Evidence of Akabane, Bluetongue, and Bovine Ephemeral Fever Virus Exposure in Feral Water Buffaloes from Northern Australia [PDF]
VirusesWater buffaloes in northern Australia occupy tropical wetlands where conditions favour the proliferation of arthropod vectors and the transmission of vector-borne livestock diseases.
Andrew M. Adamu +5 more
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Bioluminescent and fluorescent reporter-expressing recombinant Akabane virus (AKAV): an excellent tool to dissect viral replication [PDF]
Frontiers in MicrobiologyIntroductionAkabane virus (AKAV) is a worldwide epidemic arbovirus belonging to the Bunyavirales order that predominantly infects livestock and causes severe congenital malformations.
Jingjing Liu +11 more
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