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October 9, 2025Journal of Medical EntomologyOpen Access

Silent circulation of Bluetongue and Schmallenberg viruses in Culicoides biting midges in northwestern Italy: implications for the 2024 BTV outbreak

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ACAngela Maria CataniaEGElena GregoLTLaura Tomassone

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Investigation uncovers low viral prevalence of bluetongue and schmallenberg viruses in culicoides, suggesting silent circulation and potential implications for livestock health.

Key Points

  • Viral prevalence of bluetongue and schmallenberg viruses was found to be low at 0.5%.
  • Over 4,000 culicoides were captured, predominantly belonging to the C. obsoletus complex.
  • Molecular screening revealed infection status without clinical signs in animals, indicating silent circulation.
  • Findings emphasize the need for ongoing surveillance to prevent future livestock outbreaks.

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Catania et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e77f09d1c187e1c108fb42https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjaf128
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