No Substantial Histopathologic Changes in Mops condylurus Bats Naturally Infected with Bombali Virus, Kenya

No Substantial Histopathologic Changes in Mops condylurus Bats Naturally Infected with Bombali Virus, Kenya

We found similar mild perivascular inflammation in lungs of Bombali virus–positive and –negative Mops condylurus bats in Kenya, indicating the virus is well-tolerated. Our findings indicate M. condylurus bats may be a reservoir host for Bombali virus. Increased surveillance of these bats will be im...

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Main Authors: Lauri Kareinen, Niina Airas, Sara T. Kotka, Moses M. Masika, Kirsi Aaltonen, Omu Anzala, Joseph Ogola, Paul W. Webala, Olli Vapalahti, Tarja Sironen, Kristian M. Forbes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2023-05-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Ebola
Bombali virus
Mops condylurus
viruses
zoonoses
bat pathology
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/29/5/22-1336_article

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