Susceptibility of Spotted Doves (Streptopelia chinensis) to Experimental Infection with the SFTS Phlebovirus
Z. Li, C. Bao, J. Hu, C. Gao, N. Zhang, X. Huo, C. J. Cardona, Z. Xing
This study shows that spotted doves can be infected with SFTSV, with severity depending on viral strain and dose, and suggests they may play a role in virus transmission.
bioRxiv · Nov 8, 2018Microbiology