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- Title
Shedding of Marburg Virus in Naturally Infected Egyptian Rousette Bats, South Africa, 2017.
- Authors
Pawęska, Janusz T.; Storm, Nadia; Markotter, Wanda; Di Paola, Nicholas; Wiley, Michael R.; Palacios, Gustavo; van Vuren, Petrus Jansen; Jansen van Vuren, Petrus
- Abstract
We detected Marburg virus RNA in rectal swab samples from Egyptian rousette bats in South Africa in 2017. This finding signifies that fecal contamination of natural bat habitats is a potential source of infection for humans. Identified genetic sequences are closely related to Ravn virus, implying wider distribution of Marburg virus in Africa.
- Publication
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2020, Vol 26, Issue 12, p3051
- ISSN
1080-6040
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.3201/eid2612.202108