Bat-borne virus diversity, spillover and emergence.
Nat Rev Microbiol
; 18(8): 461-471, 2020 08.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-596755
ABSTRACT
Most viral pathogens in humans have animal origins and arose through cross-species transmission. Over the past 50 years, several viruses, including Ebola virus, Marburg virus, Nipah virus, Hendra virus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV), Middle East respiratory coronavirus (MERS-CoV) and SARS-CoV-2, have been linked back to various bat species. Despite decades of research into bats and the pathogens they carry, the fields of bat virus ecology and molecular biology are still nascent, with many questions largely unexplored, thus hindering our ability to anticipate and prepare for the next viral outbreak. In this Review, we discuss the latest advancements and understanding of bat-borne viruses, reflecting on current knowledge gaps and outlining the potential routes for future research as well as for outbreak response and prevention efforts.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Virus Diseases
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Zoonoses
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Chiroptera
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Virus Physiological Phenomena
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Communicable Diseases, Emerging
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Biodiversity
Type of study:
Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Nat Rev Microbiol
Journal subject:
Microbiology
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
S41579-020-0394-z
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