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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
Tickborne encephalitis is caused by a '''[[Flaviviridae|Flavivirus]]''' which may be due to any one of a '''large complex''' of [[Viruses|viral]] pathogens. They affect a '''wide range of hosts''' including ruminants, birds, rodents, carnivores and horses, but '''clinical disease is most commonly observed in dogs''' with most other infections remaining subclinical.
Tickborne encephalitis is caused by a '''[[Flaviviridae|Flavivirus]]''' infection. Disease can be caused by any one of a large complex of related [[Viruses|viruses]] and can affect a '''wide range of hosts''' including ruminants, birds, rodents, carnivores and horses, but '''clinical disease is most commonly observed in dogs''' with most other infections remaining subclinical.
These diseases can also be '''zoonotic'''. Ruminants and dogs are thought to be the main source of infection for humans.<ref> Anon (1999) '''Flaviviridae'''. In: Murphy, F. A., Gibbs, E. P. J., Horzinek, M. C., Studdert, M. J. eds. '''Veterinary Virology'''. ''San Diego, USA: Academic Press'', 556-569</ref>
These diseases can also be '''zoonotic'''. Ruminants and dogs are thought to be the main source of infection for humans.<ref> Anon (1999) '''Flaviviridae'''. In: Murphy, F. A., Gibbs, E. P. J., Horzinek, M. C., Studdert, M. J. eds. '''Veterinary Virology'''. ''San Diego, USA: Academic Press'', 556-569</ref>