New virus uncovered in China – is this a sign tick-borne diseases are on the rise?

By Laura Brettell, University Fellow, School of Science, Engineering & Environment, University of Salford
Richard Birtles, Professor, School of Science, Engineering & Environment, University of Salford

Ticks are responsible for spreading over 25 human and animal diseases. While you may be familiar with some of these – such as Lyme disease – there are many others you’ve probably never heard of, including some that have been discovered only in the past few years, such as wetland virus.

In a new case study, researchers in China have published…

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