Article
Genomic characterization of Lao Mobatvirus strains reveals host-associated clustering in Southeast Asian bats.
The Journal of general virology - 1 Sept 2026
Vanhnollat Chittaphone, Dimitrova Kristina, Vachouaxiong Longthor, Audet Jonathan, Somlor Somphavanh, Medina Sarah J, Bounmany Phaithong, Lakeomany Khaithong, Vungkyly Vaekey, Wong Gary, Xayaphet Vilakhan, Paphaphanh Phetphoumin, Theppangna Watthana, Douangboubpha Bounsavane, Vongphayloth Khamsing, Safronetz David, Buchy Philippe
Abstract excerpt
While members of the genus Orthohantavirus are well-established human pathogens, the zoonotic potential of bat-associated hantavirids, particularly those within the genus Mobatvirus, remains largely unresolved. To investigate the genetic diversity of these lineages in Southeast Asia, we conducted an expanded surveillance programme in Lao PDR from May 2023 to October 2025 in bat populations and wild animals from...
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- Animals
- Chiroptera
- Phylogeny
- Laos
- Genome, Viral