Detection of Alpha- and Betacoronaviruses in Frugivorous and Insectivorous Bats in Nigeria

Detection of Alpha- and Betacoronaviruses in Frugivorous and Insectivorous Bats in Nigeria

The rise of bat-associated zoonotic viruses necessitates a close monitoring of their natural hosts. Since the detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV), it is evident that bats are vital reservoirs of coronaviruses (CoVs). In this study, we investigated the presence of Co...

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Main Authors: Uwem George, Oluwadamilola George, Arthur Oragwa, Babatunde Motayo, Joshua Kamani, Andrew Adamu, Oluyomi Sowemimo, Richard Adeleke, Samson Abalaka, Nuhu Sani, Judith Oguzie, Philomena Eromon, Onikepe Folarin, Anise Happi, Isaac Komolafe, Christian Happi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-09-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
coronavirus diversity
bats
zoonosis
surveillance
Nigeria
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/11/9/1017

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