Diagnosis and genomic characterization of the largest western equine encephalitis virus outbreak in Uruguay during 2023–2024

Diagnosis and genomic characterization of the largest western equine encephalitis virus outbreak in Uruguay during 2023–2024

Abstract The Western equine encephalitis virus is transmitted between mosquitoes and wild birds. Mosquitoes spread the virus to horses and human populations, causing severe encephalitis and death. The most recent large outbreak occurred in South America from November 2023 to April 2024. We identifie...

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Main Authors: Gonzalo Tomás, Ana Marandino, Sirley Rodríguez, Gabriel Luz Wallau, Filipe Zimmer Dezordi, André Luiz Sá de Oliveira, Claudia Techera, Lucía Calleros, Sofía Grecco, Joaquín Williman, Ramiro Pérez, Lucía Bassetti, Raúl Negro, Lucía Moreira Marrero, Adriana Delfraro, Roberto Vidal, Yanina Panzera, Ruben Pérez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-12-01
Series:npj Viruses
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s44298-024-00078-6
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