Ebola virus and arthropods: a literature review and entomological consideration on the vector role.
Bull Soc Pathol Exot
; 109(4): 244-247, 2016 Oct.
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| ID: mdl-27714628
ABSTRACT
Ebola virus is a pathogen responsible for a severe disease that affects humans and several animal species. To date, the natural reservoir of this virus is not known with certainty, although it is believed that fruit bats (Chiroptera Pteropodidae) play an important role in maintaining the virus in nature. Although information on viral transmission from animals to humans is not clear, the role of arthropods has come under suspicion. In this article, we review the potential role of arthropods in spreading Ebola virus, acting as mechanical or biological vectors.
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Assunto principal:
Vetores Artrópodes
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Artrópodes
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Reservatórios de Doenças
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Doença pelo Vírus Ebola
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Ebolavirus
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Animals
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Humans
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En
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Bull Soc Pathol Exot
Ano de publicação:
2016
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Article
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Itália