Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6126969 | Acta Tropica | 2015 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
- Sandfly-borne phleboviruses are widely distributed in Tunisia.
- A putative novel phlebovirus called Saddaguia virus was detected in field-collected sand flies.
- The overall infection rate of sand flies with Saddaguia virus was 0.6%.
- Phlebotomus perniciosus, Phlebotomus longicuspis, and Phlebotomus perfiliewi are the main vectors of Saddaguia virus in Tunisia.
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Authors
W. Fares, R.N. Charrel, K. Dachraoui, L. Bichaud, W. Barhoumi, M. Derbali, S. Cherni, I. Chelbi, X. de Lamballerie, E. Zhioua,