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Andra‐Maria Ionescu, Ben P. Jones, Robert C. Bruce…·Arran J. Folly
The paper reports the first detection of Usutu virus in wild birds in Scotland, identifying it as part of an expanding geographic spread rather than a new introduction.
Hugh J. Hanmer, Robert C. Bruce, Ava J. Jenkins…·Arran J. Folly
The paper tracks repeated USUV introductions and shows localized wildlife impact in urban areas due to climate and land-use factors.
Nicola Seechurn, Jack Pilgrim, Ken Sherlock…·Matthew Baylis
This study shows that Culex pipiens molestus mosquitoes can transmit Usutu virus at 22°C, with higher viral loads and transmission rates compared to lower temperatures.
Robert C. Bruce, Anthony J. Abbott, Ben P. Jones…·Arran J. Folly
The paper reports the detection of West Nile virus RNA in mosquito pools from the UK, indicating a historic presence of the virus in the region.
J. D. Pilgrim, Soeren Metelmann, Emma Widlake…·Marcus S. C. Blagrove
This study assesses the vector competence of UK mosquitoes for the local Usutu virus strain at regional temperatures, finding several species capable of transmitting the virus.