JMM Profile: Louping ill virus

Abstract

Louping ill virus (LIV) is a single-stranded, positive-sense RNA virus within the genus Flavivirus that is transmitted to vertebrate hosts by bites from infected ticks, the arthropod vector. The virus affects livestock in upland areas of Great Britain and Ireland, resulting in a febrile illness that can progress to fatal encephalitis. Prevention of the disease is facilitated by combining acaricide treatment, land management and vaccination strategies. However, vaccines have been discontinued in recent years. Although rare, LIV can be transmitted to and cause disease in humans. Consequently, LIV infection is a threat to human and veterinary health and can impact on the rural economy.

Received: 02/08/2021 Accepted: 30/12/2021 Published Online: 23/05/2022

Funding

This study was supported by the: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Award SE0559) Principle Award Recipient: NotApplicable Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Award SV3045) Principle Award Recipient: NotApplicable

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