• Detection of serum neutralizing antibodies to Simbu sero-group viruses in cattle in Tanzania 

      Mtenga, Coletha Mathew; Klevar, Siv; Elbers, A.R.W.; van der Pool, W.H.M.; Kirkland, P.D.; Godfroid, Jacques; Mdgela, Robinson H.; Mwamengele, G.L.; Stokstad, Maria (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-08-15)
      Background: Orthobunyaviruses belonging to the Simbu sero-group occur worldwide, including the newly recognized Schmallenberg virus (SBV) in Europe. These viruses cause congenital malformations and reproductive losses in ruminants. Information on the presence of these viruses in Africa is scarce and the origin of SBV is unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate the presence of antibodies ...