Genome Characterization, Prevalence and Distribution of a Macula-Like Virus from Apis mellifera and Varroa destructor

Around 14 distinct virus species-complexes have been detected in honeybees, each with one or more strains or sub-species. Here we present the initial characterization of an entirely new virus species-complex discovered in honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) and varroa mite (Varroa destructor) samples from...

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Main Authors: Joachim R. de Miranda, R. Scott Cornman, Jay D. Evans, Emilia Semberg, Nizar Haddad, Peter Neumann, Laurent Gauthier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-07-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/7/7/2789