Powassan Encephalitis Virus in Deer Ticks (Ixodes scapularis) in Maine
Lubelczyk C. Powassan Encephalitis Virus in Deer Ticks (Ixodes scapularis) in Maine. Research Permit and Reporting System
Ixodes scapularis ticks were collected from 30 towns in 11/16 Maine counties from June 2015-December 2016. Both I. scapularis nymphs (n= 230) and adults (n= 1499) were tested by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for the presence of Powassan virus, subtype II (deer tick virus). In total, of 21 pools of I. scapularis nymphs tested, 2 were positive for the virus. Of the 203 pools of adults tested, 15 were positive for the virus. Positive pools were collected in southern regions of the state, in Well
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- Unpublished Report
- Authors
- Lubelczyk, Charles
- Publisher
- Research Permit and Reporting System
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- ACAD