Neotropical bats that co-habit with humans function as dead-end hosts for dengue virus
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0005537
Abstract: Several studies have shown Dengue Virus (DENV) nucleic acids and/or antibodies present in Neotropical wildlife including bats, suggesting that some bat species may be susceptible to DENV infection. Here we aim to elucidate the role… read more here.
Keywords: dengue virus; end hosts; neotropical bats; bats habit ... See more keywords
Mapping Bornavirus encephalitis—A comparative study of viral spread and immune response in human and animal dead-end hosts
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1013400
Abstract: Borna disease virus 1 (BoDV-1) has long been recognized as a cause of fatal encephalitis in animals and was only recently identified as a zoonotic pathogen causing a similar disease in humans. This study provides… read more here.
Keywords: end hosts; viral spread; human animal; bodv ... See more keywords