Emerging Sand Fly–Borne Phlebovirus in China
Jing Wang, Shihong Fu, Ziqian Xu, Jing-Xia Cheng, Mǎng Shī, Na Fan, Jingdong Song, Xiaodong Tian, Jianshu Cheng, Shuqing Ni, Ying He, Wenwen Lei, Fan Li, Heng Peng, Bin Wang, Huanyu Wang, Xiaoqing Lu, MA Ya-jun, Guodong Liang
Abstract
We isolated 17 viral strains capable of causing cytopathic effects in mammalian cells and death in neonatal mice from sand flies in China. Phylogenetic analysis showed that these strains belonged to the genus Phlebovirus. These findings highlight the need to control this potentially emerging virus to help safeguard public health.
Topics & Concepts
PhlebovirusVirologyEnvironmental healthMedicineBunyaviridaeVirusViral Infections and VectorsMosquito-borne diseases and controlFire effects on ecosystems