Circulation dynamics of West Nile virus in Germany, 2023 and 2024

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Anne Schwarzer · Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut

Franziska Schopf · Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut

Martin H. Groschup · Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut

Sabine Bock · State Laboratory

Kristin Heenemann · Leipzig University

Louise Herms · Lower Saxony State Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety

Anke Himmelreich

Abstract

These findings highlight the ongoing geographic expansion and local establishment of WNV-2 seven years after the initial detection of this virus in Germany, characterized by continuous virus evolution and the predominance of subcluster 2.5.3.4.3c, which suggests regional connectivity of transmission chains, underscoring the importance of transboundary surveillance and coordinated control measures.

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Mosquito-borne diseases and control Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research Viral Infections and Vectors

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Published in: Virology Journal

Volume 23, Issue 1

DOI: 10.1186/s12985-025-03043-8

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Circulation dynamics of West Nile virus in Germany, 2023 and 2024

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