The discovery of Bombali virus adds further support for bats as hosts of ebolaviruses
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DOI: 10.1038/s41564-018-0227-2
Abstract: Here we describe the complete genome of a new ebolavirus, Bombali virus (BOMV) detected in free-tailed bats in Sierra Leone (little free-tailed (Chaerephon pumilus) and Angolan free-tailed (Mops condylurus)). The bats were found roosting inside… read more here.
Keywords: free tailed; discovery bombali; virus adds; bombali virus ... See more keywords
No Substantial Histopathologic Changes in Mops condylurus Bats Naturally Infected with Bombali Virus, Kenya
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DOI: 10.3201/eid2905.221336
Abstract: We found similar mild perivascular inflammation in lungs of Bombali virus–positive and –negative Mops condylurus bats in Kenya, indicating the virus is well-tolerated. Our findings indicate M. condylurus bats may be a reservoir host for… read more here.
Keywords: mops condylurus; histopathologic changes; condylurus bats; bombali virus ... See more keywords