Shedding of Marburg Virus in Naturally Infected Egyptian Rousette Bats, South Africa, 2017.
Emerg Infect Dis
; 26(12): 3051-3055, 2020 12.
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| ID: mdl-33219802
ABSTRACT
We detected Marburg virus RNA in rectal swab samples from Egyptian rousette bats in South Africa in 2017. This finding signifies that fecal contamination of natural bat habitats is a potential source of infection for humans. Identified genetic sequences are closely related to Ravn virus, implying wider distribution of Marburg virus in Africa.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Quirópteros
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Marburgvirus
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Doença do Vírus de Marburg
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Animals
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Humans
País como assunto:
Africa
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2020
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Article