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At Least Seven Distinct Rotavirus Genotype Constellations in Bats with Evidence of Reassortment and Zoonotic Transmissions.
mBio - 19 Jan 2021
Simsek Ceren, Corman Victor Max, Everling Hermann Ulrich, Lukashev Alexander N, Rasche Andrea, Maganga Gael Darren, Binger Tabea, Jansen Daan, Beller Leen, Deboutte Ward, Gloza-Rausch Florian, Seebens-Hoyer Antje, Yordanov Stoian, Sylverken Augustina, Oppong Samuel, Sarkodie Yaw Adu, Vallo Peter, Leroy Eric M, Bourgarel Mathieu, Yinda Kwe Claude, Van Ranst Marc, Drosten Christian, Drexler Jan Felix, Matthijnssens Jelle
Abstract excerpt
Bats host many viruses pathogenic to humans, and increasing evidence suggests that rotavirus A (RVA) also belongs to this list. Rotaviruses cause diarrheal disease in many mammals and birds, and their segmented genomes allow them to reassort and increase their genetic diversity. Eighteen out of 2,142 bat fecal samples (0.8%) collected from Europe, Central America, and Africa were PCR-positive for RVA, and 11 of...
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