Genomic Detection of Schmallenberg Virus, Israel

Abstract

We discuss genomic detection of Schmallenberg virus in both Culicoides midges and affected ruminants during June 2018–December 2019, demonstrating its circulation in Israel. This region is a geographic bridge between 3 continents and may serve as an epidemiologic bridge for potential Schmallenberg virus spread into Asia.

Keywords

• Schmallenberg virus
• genomic detection
• Culicoides
• viruses
• Israel
• vector-borne infections