Predicting the virulence of future emerging zoonotic viruses.

Would you rather kiss a platypus, a hedgehog, or a llama? According to a new study in this issue of PLOS Biology, the virulence of a zoonotic virus in humans depends on its reservoir host. Could physiology be the key to anticipating viral threats lethality?

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Samuel Alizon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2023-09-01
Series:PLoS Biology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3002286