First Outbreak of Usutu Virus in Germany
10,000 Birds
FEBRUARY 5, 2012
Its host range includes mosquitoes of the genus Culex , birds, and mammals, with the mosquitoes acting as the virus’ principal vector. It subsequently spread to Budapest/ Hungary (2005, 2006), Zürich/ Switzerland (2006), and north-east Italy (2008/2009). The Usutu Virus’ origins are in Africa south of the Sahara.
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