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Diversity of Astroviruses Circulating in Humans, Bats, and Wild Birds in Egypt.
Viruses - 26 Apr 2020
El Taweel Ahmed, Kandeil Ahmed, Barakat Ahmed, Alfaroq Rabiee Omar, Kayali Ghazi, Ali Mohamed Ahmed
Abstract excerpt
Astroviruses belong to Astroviridae family which includes two main genera: Mamastroviruses that infect mammals, and Avastroviruses that infect avian hosts. Bats and wild birds are considered among the natural reservoirs for astroviruses. Infections in humans are associated with severe gastroenteritis, especially among children. We conducted surveillance for astroviruses in bats, wild birds, and humans in Egypt....
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