Severe zoonotic viruses carried by different species of bats and their regional distribution

Authors: Zegang Liu, Qinlu Liu, Huifang Wang, Xinsheng Yao

Year: 2024

Journal: Clinical Microbiology and Infection

DOI: 10.xxxx/xxxxx

Summary

This paper reviews the profiles of zoonotic viruses carried by bats across various regions globally, providing a foundation for future research on monitoring zoonotic viruses in diverse global regions and bat species.

Key Findings

Bats host over 4100 distinct viruses, including Ebola virus and SARS-CoV.
Surveys on severe zoonotic virus carriage have been limited to only 83 bat species belonging to nine families.
The paper briefly describes the antibody responses and B-cell molecules in bats.

Methodology

Study Type: Narrative review

Topics

Epidemiology, Virology, Bat Research

Relevance

The study highlights the pressing need to comprehend the species, tolerance, and coevolutionary mechanisms of zoonotic viruses carried by different bat species, especially in light of recent human infection pandemics caused by coronaviruses.

Source

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