Authors: Dimas Bagus Wicaksono Putro, Arief Mulyono, Esti Rahardianingtyas, Aryo Ardanto, Arum Sih Joharina, Muhammad Choirul Hidajat, Yusnita Mirna Anggraeni, Ristiyanto, Tika Fiona Sari, N.L.P. Indi Dharmayanti, Triwibowo Ambar Garjito, R. Tedjo Sasmono
Year: 2024
Journal: Research Letters
DOI: 10.3201/eid3104.241872
Summary#
The paper reports the detection of Nipah virus in Pteropus hypomelanus bats in Central Java, Indonesia, indicating a potential risk for human transmission.
Key Findings#
- 2 positive bats were detected out of 64 screened
- Public health authorities should increase surveillance to prevent human transmission
Methodology#
- Study Type: Molecular Screening
- Sample Size: 64 Pteropus hypomelanus bats
- Geographic Focus: Central Java, Indonesia
Topics#
Epidemiology, Virology
Relevance#
The presence of Nipah virus in bats in Indonesia poses a significant risk for human transmission, highlighting the need for increased surveillance and prevention measures.