Understanding overwintering and risk prediction of Bluetongue virus

13-11-2023 | |
BTV is reported to persist in the ruminant population during the winter, by chronic or latent infection of some individuals, transmission across the placenta from mother to foetus, or transmission during sexual intercourse. Photo: Peter Roek
BTV is reported to persist in the ruminant population during the winter, by chronic or latent infection of some individuals, transmission across the placenta from mother to foetus, or transmission during sexual intercourse. Photo: Peter Roek
Reports show Bluetongue virus transmission is interrupted during winter; however, outbreaks often reappear in the following season (overwintering). Understanding the overwintering mechanisms for Bluetongue virus is the beginning of an effective control strategy. In the current report, the probability of Bluetongue virus overwintering is assessed through different lenses. Also infused here is the role of climate change on transmission, and machine learning models for risk prediction. Insect ve


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