Assessing the occurrence of the novel zoonotic variegated squirrel bornavirus 1 in captive squirrels in Germany —A prevalence study
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DOI: 10.1111/zph.12801
Abstract: The newly described zoonotic variegated squirrel bornavirus 1 (VSBV‐1) in German squirrel holdings has been associated with the death of three private owners and one zoo animal caretaker (confirmed cases). Epidemiological investigations were severely impeded… read more here.
Keywords: squirrel bornavirus; squirrel; prevalence; variegated squirrel ... See more keywords
Variegated Squirrel Bornavirus 1 in Squirrels, Germany and the Netherlands
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DOI: 10.3201/eid2303.161061
Abstract: We screened squirrels in Germany and the Netherlands for the novel zoonotic variegated squirrel bornavirus 1 (VSBV-1). The detection of VSBV-1 in 11 squirrels indicates a considerable risk for transmission to humans handling those animals.… read more here.
Keywords: squirrels germany; germany netherlands; squirrel bornavirus; variegated squirrel ... See more keywords