Gerhard Dobler

TL;DR: The known ecology of the mosquito-borne equine encephalitis viruses, as well as Tick-Borne Encephalitis virus and its North American counterpart Powassan virus are outlined, and the most likely mode that these viruses could expand their respective geographical range is discussed.

TL;DR: The data suggest that viperin requires CIAO1 for [4Fe‐4S] cluster assembly, and acts through an enzymatic, Fe‐S cluster‐ and SAM‐dependent mechanism to inhibit viral RNA synthesis.

TL;DR: Serological and genetic investigations revealed that Puumala virus (PUUV) is dominant in the local population of bank voles and seems to be responsible for the observed increase of human hantavirus infections in 2004–2005.

TL;DR: The last review on Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) in dogs was published almost ten years ago and this zoonotic tick-borne arbovirus has been geographically spreading and emerging in many regions in Eurasia and continues to do so.

TL;DR: It is concluded that the collection and screening of ticks by real‐time RT‐PCR cannot be recommended for assessment of human TBE risk, and alternative methods of environmental TBEV monitoring should be considered, such as serological monitoring of rodents or other wildlife.