Novel Orthonairovirus Isolated from Ticks near China–North Korea Border

Abstract

We isolated a new orthonairovirus from Dermacentor silvarum ticks near the China–North Korea border. Phylogenetic analysis showed 71.9%–73.0% nucleic acid identity to the recently discovered Songling orthonairovirus, which causes febrile illness in humans. We recommend enhanced surveillance for infection by this new virus among humans and livestock.

Keywords

• Orthonairovirus
• viruses
• genetic identification
• morphology
• China–North Korea border
• ticks