The Molecular Epidemiology and Evolution of Murray Valley Encephalitis Virus: Recent Emergence of Distinct Sub-lineages of the Dominant Genotype 1.
BACKGROUND:Recent increased activity of the mosquito-borne Murray Valley encephalitis virus (MVEV) in Australia has renewed concerns regarding its potential to spread and cause disease.METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS:To better understand the genetic relationships between earlier and more recent circulating strains, patterns of Air Filters virus move