New Virus Discovered in Swiss Ticks

16 décembre 2022 – The Alongshan virus was discovered in China only five years ago. Now, for the first time, researchers at the University of Zurich have found the novel virus in Swiss ticks. It appears to be at least as widespread as the tickborne encephalitis virus and causes similar symptoms. The UZH team is working on a diagnostic test to assess the epidemiological situation.

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