| Title | Variegated Squirrel Bornavirus 1 in Squirrels, Germany and the Netherlands |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2017 |
| Authors | Schlottau K, Jenckel M, van den Brand J, Fast C, Herden C, Höper D, Homeier-Bachmann T, Thielebein J, Mensing N, Diender B, Hoffmann D, Ulrich RG, Mettenleiter TC, Koopmans M, Tappe D, Schmidt-Chanasit J, Reusken CB, Beer M, Hoffmann B |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pagination | 77 |
| Date Published | Mar |
| 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. Therefore, squirrels in contact with humans should routinely be tested for VSBV-1. |
| DOI | 10.3201/eid2303.161061 |
| Alternate Journal | Emerg Infect Dis |
| Notify Library Reference ID | 4848 |
Variegated Squirrel Bornavirus 1 in Squirrels, Germany and the Netherlands
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