Age-dependent Powassan Virus Lethality and Neuropathogenesis in Mice
M. Mladinich, G. Himmler, J. N. Conde, E. Gorbunova, W. R. Schutt, S. Tsirka, H. K. Kim, E. R. Mackow
This study shows that older mice are more susceptible to lethal Powassan virus infection, with increased viral load and severe brain damage compared to younger mice.
bioRxiv · May 11, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology