Subclinical Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus in Experimentally Infected Apodemus agrarius

Conclusion: Our work shows the first evidence that subclinical TBEV encephalitis may occur in Apodemus species, depending on the virus load of the inoculum. The antiviral response of the local innate immune system may influence the resistance of Apodemus individuals to lower infectious doses. Per oral/nasal infection seems to be more dangerous for the host than other routes of infection.Intervirology 2015;58:369-372
Source: Intervirology - Category: Virology Source Type: research