Genomic Detection of Schmallenberg Virus, Israel

We discuss genomic detection of Schmallenberg virus in both Culicoides midges and affected ruminants during June 2018-December 2019, demonstrating its circulation in Israel. This region is a geographic bridge between 3 continents and may serve as an epidemiologic bridge for potential Schmallenberg virus spread into Asia.

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The study demonstrates the genomic detection of Schmallenberg virus in Culicoides midges and affected ruminants in Israel from June 2018 to December 2019, indicating its circulation in the region. Israel, geographically bridging three continents, may serve as an epidemiologic bridge for potential spread of the Schmallenberg virus into Asia.