Authors: Diego Cantoni, Martin Mayora-Neto, Mariliza Derveni, Kelly Da Costa, Joanne Del Rosario, Veronica O. Ameh, Claude T. Sabeta, Bethany Auld, Arran Hamlet, Ian M. Jones, Edward Wright, Simon D. Scott, Efstathios S. Giotis, Ashley C. Banyard, Nigel Temperton
Year: 2023
Journal: Front. Public Health
DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1283113
Summary#
This paper presents serological evidence of virus infection in Eidolon helvum fruit bats, implying potential risks associated with bushmeat consumption in Nigeria.
Key Findings#
- Serological evidence of virus infection in Eidolon helvum fruit bats
- Implications for bushmeat consumption in Nigeria
Methodology#
- Study Type: Research Report
- Geographic Focus: Nigeria
Topics#
Viruses, Bats, Bushmeat
Relevance#
This study contributes to the understanding of potential health risks associated with bushmeat consumption in Nigeria.