Culicoides as Vectors of Orbiviruses, Causative Agents of Particularly Dangerous Infectious Diseases of Importance for Veterinary Medicine

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Research reveals the expanding role of culicoides in transmitting orbiviruses in Europe, highlighting climate change implications.

The distribution of bluetongue virus has expanded significantly in Europe, raising concerns for veterinary health.
Climate change alters weather patterns, potentially increasing the active periods of culicoides and other vectors.
Outbreaks of equine sickness have increased along the virus's northern border, paralleling bluetongue's expansion.
Culicoides act as biological vectors for Oropouche virus, impacting both public health and veterinary medicine.

Stević et al. (2024) studied this question.

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Research reveals the expanding role of culicoides in transmitting orbiviruses in Europe, highlighting climate change implications.

The distribution of bluetongue virus has expanded significantly in Europe, raising concerns for veterinary health.
Climate change alters weather patterns, potentially increasing the active periods of culicoides and other vectors.
Outbreaks of equine sickness have increased along the virus's northern border, paralleling bluetongue's expansion.
Culicoides act as biological vectors for Oropouche virus, impacting both public health and veterinary medicine.

Stević et al. (2024) studied this question.

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