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?
Main Author: | |
---|---|
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 |