Authors: Roberto J. Hermida Lorenzo, Dániel Cadar, Fara Raymond Koundouno, Javier Juste, Alexandra Bialonski, Heike Baum, Juan Luis García-Mudarra, Henry Hakamaki, András Bencsik, Emily V. Nelson, Miles W. Carroll, N’Faly Magassouba, Stephan Günther, Jonas Schmidt-Chanasit, César Muñoz Fontela, Beatriz Escudero-Pérez
Year: 2021
Journal: Microorganisms
DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms9030599
Summary#
This paper applies unbiased metagenomic and metatranscriptomic approaches to decipher the virosphere of bat species in Guinea, with a focus on understanding the origins of zoonotic infectious diseases including Nipah virus.
Key Findings#
- The study reveals the presence of various viral components in frugivorous and insectivorous bat species captured in Guéckédou, Guinea.
Methodology#
- Study Type: Metagenomic Study
- Sample Size: Bat species from Guinea
- Geographic Focus: Guéckédou, Guinea
Topics#
Epidemiology, Virology
Relevance#
The study’s findings contribute to understanding the origins of zoonotic infectious diseases, specifically Nipah virus.