Detection and Characterization of an H9N2 Influenza A Virus in the Egyptian Rousette Bat in Limpopo, South Africa

Detection and Characterization of an H9N2 Influenza A Virus in the Egyptian Rousette Bat in Limpopo, South Africa

In recent years, bats have been shown to host various novel bat-specific influenza viruses, including H17N10 and H18N11 in the Americas and the H9N2 subtype from Africa. <i>Rousettus aegyptiacus</i> (Egyptian Rousette bat) is recognized as a host species for diverse viral agents. This st...

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Main Authors: Rochelle Rademan, Marike Geldenhuys, Wanda Markotter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
influenza A virus
surveillance
Egyptian Rousette bat
South Africa
H9N2
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/15/2/498

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