A Novel Squirrel Respirovirus with Putative Zoonotic Potential

A Novel Squirrel Respirovirus with Putative Zoonotic Potential

In a globalized world, the threat of emerging pathogens plays an increasing role, especially if their zoonotic potential is unknown. In this study, a novel respirovirus, family Paramyxoviridae, was isolated from a Sri Lankan Giant squirrel (Ratufa macroura), which originated in Sri Lanka and decease...

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Main Authors: Leonie F. Forth, Andrea Konrath, Kristin Klose, Kore Schlottau, Kathrin Hoffmann, Rainer G. Ulrich, Dirk Höper, Anne Pohlmann, Martin Beer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-07-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
novel respirovirus
isolate
pneumonia
Sri Lankan Giant squirrel
potential zoonosis
Paramyxoviridae
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/10/7/373

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