Serological evidence of tick-borne encephalitis virus infection in moose and deer in Finland: sentinels for virus circulation

Conclusions: Our results confirm the local circulation of TBEV in several known endemic areas. One seropositive moose had been shot in an area where human TBE cases have not been reported, suggesting a possible new focus. Moose appear to be a useful sentinel animal for the presence of TBEV in the taiga region.
Source: Parasites and Vectors - Category: Microbiology Authors: Source Type: research