Vector competence of human-biting ticks Ixodes scapularis, Amblyomma americanum and Dermacentor variabilis for Powassan virus
Sharma R, Cozens D, Armstrong P, Brackney D. Vector competence of human-biting ticks Ixodes scapularis, Amblyomma americanum and Dermacentor variabilis for Powassan virus. Parasites & Vectors 2021, 14: 466. PMID: 34503550, PMCID: PMC8427896, DOI: 10.1186/s13071-021-04974-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmblyommaAnimalsArthropod VectorsDermacentorEncephalitis Viruses, Tick-BorneEncephalitis, Tick-BorneFemaleHumansIxodesLarvaMaleMiceMice, Inbred BALB CNymphConceptsNaïve miceBALB/c micePublic health threatViremic miceC micePowassan virusIxodes sppIxodes scapularisInfection statusConclusionsOur findingsMiceDermacentor variabilisHealth threatPOWVTransmission fociTick speciesPotential roleInfected nymphsCompetent vectorsVector competenceEpidemiologyHuman riskFuture studiesResultsThe resultsVirus